Watch with a parent
Best from age 8 · PG · 2016 · 107 min
Watch with a parentBest from age 8 · PG · 2016 · 107 min · Drama
Pelé: Birth of a Legend
Reviewed by the Movie-Knight team · Updated
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.
Is Pelé: Birth of a Legend OK for kids, and for what age?
Watch with a parent. Movie Knight rates it best from age 8. Rated PG.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
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Language
None0/10
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
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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