Ronaldo
An authorized, intimate portrait of Cristiano Ronaldo balancing football superstardom, family life, and the pressures of public greatness.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- intimate
- admiring
- inspiring
- sports night
- football fan gathering
What critics said
Critics generally found the access and football footage appealing but considered the authorized portrait too polished and uncritical.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The documentary foregrounds unprecedented behind-closed-doors access to Cristiano Ronaldo and his inner circle.
Ronaldo is presented as both a football superstar and a father, family-man, and friend.
Ronaldo appears as himself in an official, fully authorized account of his public success and personal identity.
Previously unseen archival footage is combined with contemporary interviews and state-of-the-art football footage.
Films like Ronaldo, and why
Diego Maradona
authorized sports biography with intimate access to an elite athlete’s career and family life
Pelé
celebrity-focused football documentary combining archival material, sporting achievement, and personal access
Senna
sports documentary portrait of a driven champion balancing public fame with private relationships
Movie Details
- Director
- Anthony Wonke
- Release Date
- 2015-11-09
- Runtime
- 92 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (426)
Cast
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- Dolores Aveiro
- Hugo Aveiro
- Lionel Messi
- Jorge Mendes
- Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.
- Ricardo Regufe
- Florentino Pérez
- Miguel Paixão
- José Semedo
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Ronaldo about?
- An authorized, intimate portrait of Cristiano Ronaldo balancing football superstardom, family life, and the pressures of public greatness.
- What is Ronaldo like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Ronaldo as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Ronaldo violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Ronaldo.
- What did critics think of Ronaldo?
- Critics generally found the access and football footage appealing but considered the authorized portrait too polished and uncritical.
- Which films are like Ronaldo?
- Films with a similar feel include Diego Maradona, Pelé, and Senna.
- How long is Ronaldo?
- Ronaldo runs 92 minutes.
- Where can I watch Ronaldo?
- In United States, Ronaldo is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
