

Pelé: Birth of a Legend
“A boy with nothing who changed everything.”
The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.
Where to watch Pelé: Birth of a Legend in United States
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Where is Pelé: Birth of a Legend streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Philo, Sundance Now | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Icon Film Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Sundance Now Amazon Channel, Sundance Now, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Sundance Now Apple TV Channel | Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | ARD Plus, ARD Plus Apple TV channel, ARD Plus Amazon channel , Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, M6+ | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , rtve, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon 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
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
Pelé

Leonardo Lima Carvalho
Younger Pelé

Seu Jorge
Dondinho

Milton Gonçalves
Waldemar de Brito

Seth Michaels
Mário

Vincent D'Onofrio
Feola

André Mattos
Santos club's coach

Mariana Nunes
Celeste Arantes

Phil Miler
Narrator (voice)
Rafael Henriques
Yuri (14 year old)

Felipe Simas
Garrincha
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.











