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Pelé

2021Movie1 h 48 minPG-13

70
GoodGoodWatch score
70
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

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February 23, 2021 · 1 h 48 min · PG-13

Released
February 23, 2021
Runtime
1 h 48 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Portuguese
Also spoken
English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Made in
United Kingdom, Brazil
Available in
131 countries

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Questions about Pelé

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Where can I stream Pelé?

In the United States, Pelé streams on Netflix. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Pelé worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 61).

Is Pelé okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Pelé?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Pelé in English?

PortugueseEnglishFrenchGermanItalianSpanish

No, it was made in Portuguese, with some English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.