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Pelé: Birth of a Legend (Biographical Sports Drama)

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Pelé: Birth of a Legend (Biographical Sports Drama)
This program will broadcast live on July 8, 2026 at 8:00 pm to 9:40 pm EDT. You will not be able to pause or rewind. You cannot access the show once the broadcast ends. Log into your AARP.org account or create one to register for this Movies for Grownups screening.
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Head to the soccer field to witness the inspiring rise of a legend, as the young Pelé lifts himself from the slums of São Paulo to global glory. He was just 17 when he helped lead Brazil’s national team to its first World Cup win in 1958. Don't miss this electrifying true story capturing the superstar’s passion, resilience and dazzling talent.


Film image and related credits courtesy of Swank Motion Pictures.


This is a free online event, and AARP membership is not required.

  • Year
    2016
  • Runtime
    107 minutes
  • Language
    English, Russian
  • Rating
    PG
  • Genre
    Drama
  • Director
    Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist
  • Screenwriter
    Michael Zimbalist, Jeff Zimbalist
  • Producer
    Colin Wilson, Ivan Orlić, Brian Grazer, Kim Roth
  • Executive Producer
    Guy East, Alexandre Dauman, Pelé, Benjamin Mathes, Paul Kemsley
  • Cast
    Kevin de Paula, Leonardo Lima Carvalho, Seu Jorge
  • Cinematographer
    Matthew Libatique
  • Editor
    Naomi Geraghty, Luis Carballar, Glen Scantlebury
  • Production Design
    Dominic Watkins
  • Composer
    A.R. Rahman
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