The name Kelce has been impossible to escape in recent headlines. Football player Travis Kelce has been catapulted to fame beyond the sports world for his rumored romance with Taylor Swift, but his brother has also been making waves with his recent documentary, Kelce. The film, directed by Don Argott and produced by Amazon Studios, dives into the life of Philadelphia’s favorite athlete, the center for the Philadelphia Eagles, the top podcaster, the one and only Jason Kelce. The documentary began as an effort to capture what the beloved athlete thought was his final season in the NFL. But life is unpredictable, and the next year of his life brought unexpected surprises both on and off the field.
The documentary shows how, from a young age, Kelce knew what he wanted to do, and that he wanted to be the best at it. With hard work, he overcame every obstacle and became the incredible athlete he is today. But reaching his mid-30s, he realizes that his career will soon come to an end, and for the first time, he will live a life without football. But in what could be his final season, Kelce’s team, the Philadelphia Eagles, made it to the Super Bowl, facing off against the Kansas City Chiefs, the team Kelce’s brother Travis plays for, making it the first Super Bowl to feature two brothers on opposing teams as players. But his brother isn’t just featured as a rival. Audiences see them both as little kids with big dreams of making it into the NFL. Their relationship continues as they grow up, starting their own careers and families, but never growing apart as they start a successful podcast together and adapt to their new roles. Overall the film showcases this softer, more family-oriented side of Jason Kelce that fans would never see on the field. With Jason’s wife Kylie being pregnant with their third child, the decision of whether to retire gets even more complicated. Whether this is his final run or not, the documentary captures what is truly a season to remember.
Is ‘Kelce’ Streaming Online?
Yes, Kelce is available to stream exclusively on Prime Video. You can use the following link to watch the documentary on the streaming service:
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Is ‘Kelce’ Playing In Movie Theaters?
Unfortunately, Kelce is not in theaters, and it is unlikely that it will get a theatrical release given that it is already available on streaming. So for now, your only option to watch the film is by streaming it on Prime Video.
When Was ‘Kelce’ Released?
Kelce was released on September 12, 2023. The documentary spent three weeks in the top five movies on Prime Video and became Prime Video’s most-watched documentary film ever in the US.
Watch the ‘Kelce’ Trailer
The trailer for Kelce was released via YouTube on August 24, 2023. The trailer, which runs just under three minutes, gives fans a sneak peek into the world of Jason Kelce both on and off the field. The screen time devoted to his personal versus professional life seems to be equally split towards the beginning of the trailer, but as we dive deeper into Jason’s story it is quickly revealed that the two are intertwined.
He shares a moment on the field with his brother as a competitor, then we see the two of them hanging out in the living room with Jason’s kids. Those kids are present at his games, proudly cheering as they realize the man on the jumbotron is their dad. But, as they are quickly growing up the question of Jason’s retirement hangs at the front of his mind. His wife wants him to retire while he is still physically able to get on the floor and play with the kids, a goal that Jason surely shares, but his entire life up to this point has been dedicated to becoming the best football player he can be. Is he ready to give that all up? The trailer also shows a more comedic side to the athlete, with him telling his brother Travis to hold the baby “like a football”, a piece of advice that genuinely makes Travis more comfortable. Alongside the trailer, Prime Video released this official synopsis:
Kelce is an intimate and emotional feature-length documentary that chronicles Philadelphia Eagles team captain and All-Pro center Jason Kelce’s 2022-23 season. After deciding to return for his 12th NFL season, Kelce embarked on a remarkable journey, highlighted by the arrival of his third daughter; the debut of his chart-topping podcast New Heights, which he co-hosts with brother, Kansas City Chiefs All-Pro tight end Travis; and a history-making Super Bowl appearance that placed the entire Kelce family at the center of the sports world. But as the season came to a close, Kelce was still left grappling with what life looks like after he moves on from the game he loves, and if this hungry dog has one more run in him.
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