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Pelé

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2021 | 108 min | Documentary

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
  • It's in Portuguese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

Against the backdrop of a turbulent era in Brazil, this documentary captures Pelé's extraordinary path from breakthrough talent to national hero. Mixing rare archival footage and exclusive interviews, this documentary celebrates the legendary Brazilian footballer who personified football as art.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 5K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by David Tryhorn, Ben Nicholas

  • PeléSelf
  • ZagalloSelf
  • Gilberto GilSelf
  • Benedita da SilvaSelf
  • Fernando Henrique CardosoSelf
  • AmarildoSelf
  • RivelinoSelf
  • Robert F. KennedySelf (archive Photos)
  • Muhammad AliSelf (archive Footage)