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Pelé

2021·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13
70
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Wholesome6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Sports, a real life story, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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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.
Sports DocumentaryBrazilian FootballHistorical ContextInspirationalNational HeroArchival FootageExclusive InterviewsCelebration of Art

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Pelé legally?

Pelé is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Pelé worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Pelé rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Pelé?

1 h 48 min

Pelé runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Pelé based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Pelé?

Critics73
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 73 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Pelé much the same way.

What language is Pelé in?

PortugueseEnglishFrenchGermanItalianSpanish

It was made in Portuguese, with some English, French, German, Italian, Spanish. Produced in United Kingdom, Brazil.

In how many countries can I watch Pelé?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Pelé in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.