PG
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
2016 • 107 min • Drama
Our family guide
Best from age 873
Movie Knight Score
1168 reviews
- 73 Audience · 1168 · 100%
This biographical drama chronicles the early life of Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known globally as Pelé, from his humble beginnings in Brazil to leading his country to its first World Cup victory at just 17 years old. Parents should know the film celebrates themes of perseverance, national pride, and overcoming adversity, with some mild sports-related tension and brief moments of emotional hardship. It is best enjoyed by children aged 8 and up.
- Violence & peril
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- Language
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- Drinking, drugs & smoking
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- Romance & sensuality
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- Scary moments
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Heads up
- Mild dramatic tension in sports scenes
- Brief portrayal of poverty
- Historical context of 1950s Brazil
What it models well
- Perseverance and dedication
- National pride and teamwork
- Overcoming poverty
Talk about it after
- What challenges did Pelé face in his youth, and how did he overcome them?
- How does the film show the importance of teamwork and believing in yourself?
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.3/10 (1,168)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0995868