Pelé

This documentary examines the rise of Pelé from a young talent to a national hero in Brazil. Set during a period of social and political turmoil, the film focuses on the twelve years between 1958 and 1970. It explores his pursuit of perfection and his achievement as the only player to win three World Cups. The narrative uses archival footage and interviews with the athlete and his former teammates, including Rivellino, Jairzinho, and Zagallo.

The film was co-directed by David Tryhorn and Ben Nicholas, who also served as producers. For both directors, this was the first in a series of three films, followed by Untold UK: Vinnie Jones and Cantona in 2026. The cast features Pelé appearing as himself, alongside other figures such as Gilberto Gil, Benedita da Silva, Fernando Henrique Cardoso, and Amarildo.

The production was a collaboration between companies from Brazil, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Audiences have responded positively to the work, which holds a rating of 7/10 on IMDb based on 6,100 votes and a score of 7.3/10 on TMDB from 218 votes.