Messi (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Messi is a documentary film directed by Álex de la Iglesia, running about 93 minutes. “This is no ordinary biopic. This is no ordinary man.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. His teachers, coaches, childhood friends and Barça teammates, together with journalists, writers and prominent figures from the history of football, come together in a restaurant to analyze and pick apart Messi's personality both on and off the field, and to look back at some of the most significant moments in his life. Viewed from Álex de la Iglesia's unique perspective, Messi recreates the player's childhood and teenage years, from his very first steps, with a football always at his feet, through to the decision to leave Rosario for Barcelona, the separation from his family, and the role played in his career by individuals such as Ronaldinho, Rijkaard, Rexach and Guardiola.

Who’s in it. Messi stars Johan Cruyff as Self, Marc Balaguer, Johan Cruijff as Self and César Luis Menotti as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Messi has been warmly received by audiences.

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

If you liked it. Fans of Messi tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.