Elvis & Nixon (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2016, Elvis & Nixon is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Liza Johnson, running about 86 minutes. “On December 21st, 1970, two of America's greatest recording artists met for the first time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1970, a few days before Christmas, Elvis Presley showed up on the White House lawn seeking to be deputized into the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs by the President himself.
Who’s in it. Elvis & Nixon stars Kevin Spacey as Richard Nixon, Michael Shannon as Elvis Presley, Alex Pettyfer as Jerry Schilling and Johnny Knoxville as Sonny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Elvis & Nixon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Elvis & Nixon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Elvis & Nixon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Elvis & Nixon (2016)?
- In US, Elvis & Nixon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Elvis & Nixon worth watching?
- Elvis & Nixon holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Elvis & Nixon?
- Elvis & Nixon stars Kevin Spacey, Michael Shannon, Alex Pettyfer, Johnny Knoxville and Colin Hanks.
- When was Elvis & Nixon released?
- Elvis & Nixon was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.