Becoming Zlatan (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2016, Becoming Zlatan is a documentary film directed by Fredrik Gertten, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. The decisive years of Swedish soccer player Zlatan Ibrahimović, told through rare archive footage in which a young Zlatan speaks openly about his life and challenges. The film closely follows him, from his debut with the Malmö FF team in 1999 through his conflict-ridden years with Ajax Amsterdam, and up to his final breakthrough with Juventus in 2005.
Who’s in it. Becoming Zlatan stars Zlatan Ibrahimović as Himself, Leo Beenhakker as Himself, Fabio Capello as Himself and Ronald Koeman as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Becoming Zlatan has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Becoming Zlatan page.
If you liked it. Fans of Becoming Zlatan tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Becoming Zlatan (2016)?
- In US, Becoming Zlatan is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Becoming Zlatan worth watching?
- Becoming Zlatan holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Becoming Zlatan?
- Becoming Zlatan stars Zlatan Ibrahimović, Leo Beenhakker, Fabio Capello, Ronald Koeman and Jari Litmanen.
- When was Becoming Zlatan released?
- Becoming Zlatan was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.