Elvis (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1979, Elvis is a drama, music and tv movie film directed by John Carpenter, running about 168 minutes. “The King lives on!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This biopic traces Elvis Presley’s life from his impoverished childhood to his meteoric rise to stardom to his triumphant conquering of Las Vegas.
Who’s in it. Elvis stars Kurt Russell as Elvis Presley, Shelley Winters as Gladys Presley, Bing Russell as Vernon Presley and Season Hubley as Priscilla Presley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Elvis has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elvis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elvis tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elvis (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Elvis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Elvis worth watching?
- Elvis holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Elvis?
- Elvis stars Kurt Russell, Shelley Winters, Bing Russell, Season Hubley and Pat Hingle.
- When was Elvis released?
- Elvis was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 168 minutes.