Jamie Vardy
A celebratory football documentary tracing Jamie Vardy’s extraordinary climb from part-time player to Premier League icon.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- inspirational
- celebratory
- energetic
- football viewing
- sports night
What critics said
Available audience ratings indicate a broadly positive response to this accessible portrait of Jamie Vardy’s football career.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The central premise follows Jamie Vardy’s evolution from part-time football player to Premier League legend.
Jamie Vardy appears as himself alongside Rebekah Vardy and former teammates and manager, creating a personal account of his career.
The defining contrast is Vardy’s part-time playing background against his eventual status as a Premier League legend.
The film frames Vardy’s career as a remarkable transformation into a legendary figure in English football.
Films like Jamie Vardy, and why
Diego Maradona
sports biography built around an athlete’s career transformation, personal resilience, and access to football history
The Class of '92
football documentary combining archival career material, interview testimony, and the emotional mythology of a celebrated player
The Last Dance
inspirational sports biography focused on a working-class rise, competitive drive, and public sporting legacy
Movie Details
- Director
- Jesse Vile
- Release Date
- 2026-05-12
- Runtime
- 90 min
- Rating
- 7.3 / 10 (32)
Cast
- Jamie Vardy
- Rebekah Vardy
- Marc Albrighton
- Andy King
- Wes Morgan
- Nigel Pearson
- John Morris
- Brett Lovell
- Dave Rennie
- Ron Tanner
Common questions
- What is Jamie Vardy about?
- A celebratory football documentary tracing Jamie Vardy’s extraordinary climb from part-time player to Premier League icon.
- What is Jamie Vardy like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Jamie Vardy as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Jamie Vardy violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Jamie Vardy.
- What did critics think of Jamie Vardy?
- Available audience ratings indicate a broadly positive response to this accessible portrait of Jamie Vardy’s football career.
- Which films are like Jamie Vardy?
- Films with a similar feel include Diego Maradona, The Class of '92, and The Last Dance.
- How long is Jamie Vardy?
- Jamie Vardy runs 90 minutes.
