Baggio: The Divine Ponytail
Seen it?2021 | 91 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.4 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
A chronicle biopic of the 22-year career of soccer star Roberto Baggio, including depictions of his difficult debut as a player, his deep rifts with some of his coaches, his triumph over injuries and personal discovery of Buddism.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Letizia Lamartire
- Andrea ArcangeliRoberto Baggio
- Valentina BellèAndreina
- Andrea PennacchiFlorindo Baggio
- Antonio ZavatteriArrigo Sacchi
- Anna FerruzzoMatilde Baggio
- Riccardo GorettiMaurizio Boldrini
- Roberto TurchettaCarlo Ancelotti
- MartufelloCarlo Mazzone
- Thomas TrabacchiVittorio Petrone
- Marc ClotetJosep Guardiola