Pelé (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2021, Pelé is a documentary film directed by David Tryhorn, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Pelé stars Pelé as Self, Zagallo as Self, Gilberto Gil as Self and Benedita da Silva as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Pelé has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pelé page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pelé 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 Pelé (2021)?
- In US, Pelé is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pelé worth watching?
- Pelé holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Pelé?
- Pelé stars Pelé, Zagallo, Gilberto Gil, Benedita da Silva and Fernando Henrique Cardoso.
- When was Pelé released?
- Pelé was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.