Messi
Synopsis
Including incredible childhood footage, this wide-reaching documentary gains a detailed understanding of the real Lionel Messi. This is Messi as you’ve never seen him before.
Top Cast
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Lionel Messi
Self
Cesc Fàbregas
Self
Xavi
Self
Gary Lineker
Self
Maxi López
Self
Javier Mascherano
Self
Pablo Zabaleta
Self
Lionel Scaloni
Self
Henrik Larsson
Self
Guillem Balagué
Self
Diego Maradona
Self (archive footage)
Rio Ferdinand
Self
Pablo Aimar
Self
Emiliano Martínez
Self
Hernán Crespo
Self
Marcela Mora y Araujo
Self
Christian Martin
Self
Tim Vickery
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Murphy
- Original Title
- Messi
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- BBC Sport
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Murphy
Gregory Emmerson
Marc Vesty, Barry Murphy, Gabby Cook
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Murphy
Director
Barry Murphy
Producer
Gregory Emmerson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Messi
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What is Messi about?
Including incredible childhood footage, this wide-reaching documentary gains a detailed understanding of the real Lionel Messi. This is Messi as you’ve never seen him before.
Who directed Messi?
Messi was directed by Barry Murphy.
Who stars in Messi?
The principal cast of Messi includes Lionel Messi, Cesc Fàbregas, Xavi, Gary Lineker, Maxi López.
When was Messi released and how long is it?
Messi was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 59m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Messi?
Messi holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).