Movie

Pelé: Birth of a Legend

“A boy with nothing who changed everything.”

★ 7.3(1,162)20161h 47m

Pelé: Birth of a Legend is streaming on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Sundance Now and Wonder Project Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist
Release date: 2016-05-06
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $27,312
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Zohar International

Pelé: Birth of a Legend — trailer

About Pelé: Birth of a Legend

Pelé: Birth of a Legend is a 2016 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist, starring Kevin de Paula, Leonardo Lima Carvalho and Seu Jorge. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 1,162 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pelé: Birth of a Legend in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The life story of Brazilian football legend, Pele.

Cast

Kevin de Paula

Pelé

Leonardo Lima Carvalho

Younger Pelé

Seu Jorge

Dondinho

Milton Gonçalves

Waldemar de Brito

Seth Michaels

Mário

Vincent D'Onofrio

Feola

André Mattos

Santos club's coach

Mariana Nunes

Celeste Arantes

Phil Miler

Narrator (voice)

Rafael Henriques

Yuri (14 year old)

Felipe Simas

Garrincha

Adriano Aragon

French Announcer (voice)

Themes & keywords

sportsbiographyfootball (soccer)brazilinspirational

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pelé: Birth of a Legend in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Pelé: Birth of a Legend on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Sundance Now and Wonder Project Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is Pelé: Birth of a Legend on Netflix?+

Pelé: Birth of a Legend is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Sundance Now and Wonder Project Amazon Channel.

How long is Pelé: Birth of a Legend?+

Pelé: Birth of a Legend has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Pelé: Birth of a Legend?+

Pelé: Birth of a Legend stars Kevin de Paula, Leonardo Lima Carvalho, Seu Jorge, Milton Gonçalves and Seth Michaels.

When did Pelé: Birth of a Legend come out?+

Pelé: Birth of a Legend is a 2016 movie directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist.

What genre is Pelé: Birth of a Legend?+

Pelé: Birth of a Legend is Drama film.

Who directed Pelé: Birth of a Legend?+

Pelé: Birth of a Legend was directed by Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist.