Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016)
Kernel Score: 84% · 1,139 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Drama
Released: 2016-05-06
Runtime: 107 minutes
Where to watch Pelé: Birth of a Legend
- Stream: Sundance Now
- Free with ads: Kanopy, Philo, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Plex
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.
Pelé: Birth of a Legend parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Pelé: Birth of a Legend is an inspirational PG sports biopic about perseverance, cultural pride, and rising from poverty, suitable for the whole family.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jeff Zimbalist
Cast
- Kevin de Paula as Pelé
- Leonardo Lima Carvalho as Younger Pelé
- Seu Jorge as Dondinho
- Milton Gonçalves as Waldemar de Brito
- Seth Michaels as Mário
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Feola
- André Mattos as Santos club's coach
- Mariana Nunes as Celeste Arantes
- Phil Miler as Narrator (voice)
- Rafael Henriques as Yuri (14 year old)
Pelé: Birth of a Legend FAQ
Is Pelé: Birth of a Legend good?
Pelé: Birth of a Legend has an 84% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,139 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Pelé: Birth of a Legend?
In the US you can stream Pelé: Birth of a Legend on Sundance Now, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Philo, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
Is Pelé: Birth of a Legend OK for kids?
Pelé: Birth of a Legend is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Pelé: Birth of a Legend is an inspirational PG sports biopic about perseverance, cultural pride, and rising from poverty, suitable for the whole family.
What movies are like Pelé: Birth of a Legend?
If you liked Pelé: Birth of a Legend, try Rise, Rudo & Cursi, The Express and Rudy.