Pelé on streaming: see where to watch 5 movies about the King of Football

Football lost a star this Thursday (29). Died, aged 82, Edson Arantes do Nascimento, better known as Pelé, considered the best player in the history of the sport. According to the Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein, in São Paulo, where Edson had been hospitalized since November 29, Pelé suffered multiple organ failure due to colon cancer.

During his career, Pelé scored 1,283 goals and won five world titles – two with Santos and three with the Brazilian national team, in both teams he wore the number 10 shirt. The star transcended football, ended up in the movies and projected Brazil to the world.

Films were made for those who want to get to know his story better, his dribbling, passes and outstanding goals. Meet five productions available on streaming to watch.

This is Pele

The 1947 film shows Pelé’s career, his achievements that made him king, until his farewell to the pitch.
Brazil, 1974. Director: Eduardo Escorel, Luiz Carlos Barreto. Free. on Globoplay

Skin

The documentary, released in 2021, celebrates the peak of Pelé’s career, in the 12-year period in which the winner of three World Cups, when he went from a young star to a national idol. The film is produced by filmmaker Kevin Macdonald, Oscar winner in 1999 with the documentary “Munich, 1972: One Day in September”.
2021. Director: Ben Nicholas and David Tryhorn. 10 years. At Netflix

Pele – The Origin

The film follows the story of a small player named Edson, who dreams of overcoming the limits imposed by racism and becoming a great soccer star. The feature features real testimonials from Pelé.
Brazil, 2019. Director: Luiz Felipe Moura. 14 years. On Amazon Prime Video

eternal skin

In this documentary, family, friends and professional colleagues give testimonials about Pelé’s life and career.
Brazil, 2004. Directed by: Aníbal Massaini Neto. Free. on Globoplay

Pelé: Birth of a Legend

The king of football has many achievements and the one portrayed in this documentary is his performance that made Brazil champion of the 1958 World Cup in Sweden.
USA, Brazil, 2016. Director: Jeff Zimbalist and Michael Zimbalist. 10 years. on Globoplay

BONUS

Escape to Victory

During World War II, a group of allies trapped in a German camp destined for war crimes prepares for a soccer match against the enemy country’s team. The film features Pelé and other famous players.
USA, 1981. Director: John Huston. With: Sylvester Stallone, Michael Caine and Pele. 14 years. On HBO Max