Ronaldo (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 2015, Ronaldo is a history and documentary film directed by Anthony Wonke, running about 92 minutes. “Astonishing. Intimate. Definitive.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. From the makers of ‘Senna’ and ‘Amy’, Ronaldo takes audiences on an intimate and revealing journey of what it’s like to live as an iconic athlete in the eye of the storm.

Who’s in it. Ronaldo stars Cristiano Ronaldo as Self, Lionel Messi as Self, Dolores Aveiro as Self and Hugo Aveiro as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Ronaldo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ronaldo page.

If you liked it. Fans of Ronaldo tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Ronaldo (2015)?
In US, Ronaldo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Ronaldo worth watching?
Ronaldo holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Ronaldo?
Ronaldo stars Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Dolores Aveiro, Hugo Aveiro and Rio Ferdinand.
When was Ronaldo released?
Ronaldo was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.