Ronaldo

You don't need another documentary recommendation list — Ronaldo justifies itself. A tight runtime that never overstays its welcome. 423 viewers have already rated it on TMDB — the kind of consensus that does not happen by accident. The access the production secured is remarkable, and it does justice to it. Put it on tonight and see for yourself.

Ronaldo is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. The access Ronaldo gets is remarkable — and the storytelling does full justice to it. Filmed over 14 months with unprecedented access into the inner circle of the man and the sport, this is the first official and fully authorised film of one of the most celebrated figures in football. For the first time ever, the world gets vividly candid and un-paralleled, behind-closed-doors access to the footballer, father, family-man and friend in this moving & fascinating documentary. Through in-depth conversations, state of the art football footage and never before seen archival footage, the film gives an astonishing insight into the sporting and personal life of triple Ballon D'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo at the peak of his career. Featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, it gets access that is hard to secure twice. Ronaldo came out in 2015. The restraint in Ronaldo is what makes it trustworthy — it does not need to editorialise to make its point. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Documentary fans who value serious storytelling will find Ronaldo essential viewing. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Cristiano Ronaldo's involvement signals a level of access and cooperation that is hard to secure. The kind of documentary that makes you feel informed rather than manipulated.

Ronaldo was released in 2015, directed by Anthony Wonke. The full 92-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.