Elvis (2022)
Kernel Score: 84% · 3,807 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Drama, Music, History
Released: 2022-06-22
Runtime: 159 minutes
Is Elvis worth watching?
Worth watching. Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic is loud, fast and flashy, told through the scheming Colonel Parker. Austin Butler is excellent, though the style is exhausting and Tom Hanks' accented performance divides viewers.
Watch it if you
- like flashy, music-driven biopics
- enjoy Austin Butler's performance as Elvis
- want a big-screen spectacle
Skip it if you
- dislike Luhrmann's hyperactive editing
- want a calm, detailed biography
Best for: Big, loud movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Elvis
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
The life story of Elvis Presley as seen through the complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker.
Elvis parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Elvis is a biographical drama chronicling Elvis Presley's rise to fame and his complicated relationship with his manager.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — As a biopic of a musician's career, some drug and substance use is implied as part of the story's era and lifestyle.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Elvis
If you liked Elvis, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Moulin Rouge! (2001) — 86%: Luhrmann's dazzling, music-fuelled romance, even more over-the-top.
- Amadeus (1984) — 90%: A brilliant musician's life told through a rival's eyes.
- Straight Outta Compton (2015) — 89%: A music biopic with energy and a strong sense of its era.
- A Complete Unknown (2024) — 81%: A well-acted musical biopic about a changing music scene.
- Almost Famous (2000) — 85%: A warm story about the rock-and-roll life.
- La Bamba (1987) — 82%: A shorter, simpler story of a rock-and-roll star's rise.
Director
Cast
- Austin Butler as Elvis Presley
- Tom Hanks as Colonel Tom Parker
- Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla
- Helen Thomson as Gladys Presley
- Richard Roxburgh as Vernon Presley
- Kelvin Harrison Jr. as B.B. King
- David Wenham as Hank Snow
- Kodi Smit-McPhee as Jimmie Rodgers Snow
- Luke Bracey as Jerry Schilling
- Dacre Montgomery as Steve Binder
Elvis FAQ
Is Elvis worth watching?
Worth watching. Baz Luhrmann's Elvis biopic is loud, fast and flashy, told through the scheming Colonel Parker. Austin Butler is excellent, though the style is exhausting and Tom Hanks' accented performance divides viewers.
Where can I watch Elvis?
In the US you can rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Elvis OK for kids?
Elvis is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Elvis is a biographical drama chronicling Elvis Presley's rise to fame and his complicated relationship with his manager.
What movies are like Elvis?
If you liked Elvis, try Moulin Rouge!, Amadeus, Straight Outta Compton and A Complete Unknown.