Pelé: Birth of a Legend (2016)
English and Portuguese biographical sports film directed by Jeff Zimbalist
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m 107 min
- Released
- 23 April 2016
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Pelé: Birth of a Legend has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 23 April 2016. It is directed by Jeff Zimbalist and stars Colm Meaney, Diego Boneta and Rodrigo Santoro.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Jeff Zimbalist
- Cast
- Colm Meaney, Diego Boneta, Rodrigo Santoro, Seu Jorge, Vincent D'Onofrio, Milton Gonçalves, Pelé, André Mattos
- Cinematography
- Matthew Libatique
- Music
- A. R. Rahman
- Written by
- Jeff Zimbalist
- Produced by
- Brian Grazer
- Production
- Imagine Entertainment
- Distribution
- IFC Films
Box office, awards and more
- Box office
- $2.3 million
- Set in
- Brazil
- Filmed in
- Rio de Janeiro
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 23 April 2016
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Pelé: Birth of a Legend?
Pelé: Birth of a Legend has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes, or 107 min.
When did Pelé: Birth of a Legend release?
Pelé: Birth of a Legend released on 23 April 2016.
Who directed Pelé: Birth of a Legend?
Pelé: Birth of a Legend is directed by Jeff Zimbalist.
Who is in the cast of Pelé: Birth of a Legend?
The cast of Pelé: Birth of a Legend includes Colm Meaney, Diego Boneta, Rodrigo Santoro, Seu Jorge, Vincent D'Onofrio and Milton Gonçalves.
How much did Pelé: Birth of a Legend earn at the box office?
Pelé: Birth of a Legend grossed $2.3 million.
What is Pelé: Birth of a Legend rated in the US?
Pelé: Birth of a Legend is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
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