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Pelé: Birth of a Legend

2016·Movie·PG·107 min·7.3(1,157)

A boy with nothing who changed everything.

The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.

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United StatesAMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Sundance NowAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
IndiaAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video
CanadaSundance Now Amazon Channel, Sundance Now, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Apple TV ChannelAmazon Video
AustraliaApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel , Magenta TV+Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, M6+Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainMovistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , rtve, TivifyApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Pelé: Birth of a Legend

Pelé: Birth of a Legend is a 2016 English-language drama film directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist. The cast is led by Kevin de Paula, Leonardo Lima Carvalho, Seu Jorge. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 7.3/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo.

Pelé: Birth of a Legend was produced by Zohar International, Imagine Entertainment, and Seine Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 6, 2016, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.

Director
Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist
Writers
Michael Zimbalist, Jeff Zimbalist
Release date
May 6, 2016
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Box office
$0 million
Production
Zohar International, Imagine Entertainment, Seine Pictures
#sports#biography#football (soccer)#brazil#inspirational

Pelé: Birth of a Legend cast & crew

Pelé: Birth of a Legend was directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist and written by Michael Zimbalist and Jeff Zimbalist.

The cast features Kevin de Paula as Pelé, Leonardo Lima Carvalho as Younger Pelé, Seu Jorge as Dondinho, Milton Gonçalves as Waldemar de Brito, Seth Michaels as Mário, and Vincent D'Onofrio as Feola.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by A.R. Rahman, cinematography is by Matthew Libatique, and it was produced by Colin Wilson and Ivan Orlić.

Is Pelé: Birth of a Legend worth watching?

Pelé: Birth of a Legend holds an audience score of 7.3/10 from 1,157 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, Pelé: Birth of a Legend is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Pelé: Birth of a Legend

In United States, you can stream Pelé: Birth of a Legend on AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Sundance Now, and Wonder Project Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and Google Play Movies. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of Pelé: Birth of a Legend

Kevin de Paula

Kevin de Paula

Pelé

Leonardo Lima Carvalho

Leonardo Lima Carvalho

Younger Pelé

Seu Jorge

Seu Jorge

Dondinho

Milton Gonçalves

Milton Gonçalves

Waldemar de Brito

Seth Michaels

Seth Michaels

Mário

Vincent D'Onofrio

Vincent D'Onofrio

Feola

André Mattos

André Mattos

Santos club's coach

Mariana Nunes

Mariana Nunes

Celeste Arantes

Phil Miler

Phil Miler

Narrator (voice)

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Rafael Henriques

Yuri (14 year old)

Felipe Simas

Felipe Simas

Garrincha

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Adriano Aragon

French Announcer (voice)

Pelé: Birth of a Legend — FAQs

Where can I watch Pelé: Birth of a Legend in United States?

Pelé: Birth of a Legend is streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Sundance Now in United States.

Is Pelé: Birth of a Legend on AMC+ Amazon Channel?

Yes — Pelé: Birth of a Legend is currently available on AMC+ Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Pelé: Birth of a Legend in?

Pelé: Birth of a Legend is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Russian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Pelé: Birth of a Legend?

Pelé: Birth of a Legend runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).

What is Pelé: Birth of a Legend rated?

Pelé: Birth of a Legend is rated PG. It holds a 7.3/10 audience score from 1,157 ratings.

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