Diego Maradona
An electrifying archival portrait of Diego Maradona, charting how footballing genius, fame, and self-destructive excess became inseparable.
Overview
A deep dive into the life of a football legend, showcasing triumphs and tribulations on and off the pitch.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- electrifying
- candid
- admiring
- football match day
- sports film marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly praised the documentary's uncommon clarity and depth in tracing Maradona's spectacular career and complicated personal life.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Asif Kapadia constructs the film from more than 500 hours of previously unseen footage tracking Maradona's career and public life.
The film juxtaposes Maradona's footballing brilliance with hedonism, controversy, and downfall.
Maradona's impact on Argentina, Boca Juniors, and Naples is framed as cultural and civic significance, not merely athletic success.
The documentary follows Maradona from early Argentine football through Barcelona, Napoli triumphs, and later deterioration.
Films like Diego Maradona, and why
Movie Details
- Director
- Asif Kapadia
- Release Date
- 2019-06-14
- Runtime
- 130 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (451)
Cast
- Diego Maradona
- Pelé
- Dalma Maradona
- Daniel Arcucci
- Alberto Bigon
- Gonzalo Bonadeo
- Corrado Ferlaino
- Ciro Ferrara
- John Foot
- Giannina Maradona
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Diego Maradona about?
- An electrifying archival portrait of Diego Maradona, charting how footballing genius, fame, and self-destructive excess became inseparable.
- What is Diego Maradona like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Diego Maradona as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Diego Maradona violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Diego Maradona.
- What did critics think of Diego Maradona?
- Critics broadly praised the documentary's uncommon clarity and depth in tracing Maradona's spectacular career and complicated personal life.
- Which films are like Diego Maradona?
- Films with a similar feel include Senna, Amy, and The Last Dance.
- How long is Diego Maradona?
- Diego Maradona runs 130 minutes.
- Where can I watch Diego Maradona?
- In United States, Diego Maradona streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max.
