Pelé(2021)
Pelé Synopsis
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.
Pelé (2021) is a documentary film directed by David Tryhorn, released on February 23, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Pelé, Zagallo, Gilberto Gil and Benedita da Silva. Viewers rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 218 ratings.
- Director:
- David Tryhorn
- Producers:
- Ben Nicholas, David Tryhorn
- Cinematographer:
- Michael Latham
- Composer:
- Antonio Pinto
- Production:
- Pitch Productions, Saraguina Filmes
- Status:
- Released
Pelé (2021) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Pelé before you stream it.
Pelé Cast & Crew
Main cast
Pelé
as Self
Zagallo
as Self
Gilberto Gil
as Self
Benedita da Silva
as Self
Fernando Henrique Cardoso
as Self
- Amarildo
Amarildo
as Self
Rivelino
as Self
Robert F. Kennedy
as Self (archive Photos)
Muhammad Ali
as Self (archive Footage)
Key crew
Directed by David Tryhorn, produced by Ben Nicholas and David Tryhorn.
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Pelé Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.3/10 from 218 ratings.
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Pelé – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pelé online?
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Pelé (2021) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pelé?
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The main cast of Pelé (2021) includes Pelé, Zagallo, Gilberto Gil, Benedita da Silva and Fernando Henrique Cardoso. The film was directed by David Tryhorn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pelé released?
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Pelé was released on February 23, 2021 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Pelé worth watching?
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Pelé (2021) holds an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from 218 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pelé?
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Yes. The official Pelé trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.