Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2026, Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time is an animation and documentary film directed by Gustavo Cova, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. Mixing animation and interviews, this film follows Emi Martínez's journey to becoming a legendary goalkeeper, from small-town Argentina to world glory.
Who’s in it. Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time stars Emiliano Martínez as Self, Lionel Messi as Self, Agustín Aristarán as Ball (voice) and Lionel Scaloni as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time (2026)?
- In US, Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time 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 Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time worth watching?
- Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time?
- Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time stars Emiliano Martínez, Lionel Messi, Agustín Aristarán, Lionel Scaloni and Miguel Ángel Santoro.
- When was Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time released?
- Emi Martínez: The Kid Who Stops Time was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.