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Elvis

1979·Movie
2h 48min·PG
69
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

A real life story, show business, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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The King lives on!

This biopic traces Elvis Presley’s life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom to his triumphant conquering of Las Vegas.
BiopicMusical DramaShowbizPop Culture IconHistoricalNostalgicCharacter StudyAmerican South

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Elvis worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 71%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Elvis rated?

PGDrug use

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: drug use.

How long is Elvis?

2 h 48 min

Elvis runs 2 h 48 min.

Is Elvis based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Elvis?

Critics71
Audiences67

Yes. Critics average 71 and audiences 67 out of 100, so both groups see Elvis much the same way.

What language is Elvis in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.