Fanny & Elvis (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1999, Fanny & Elvis is a comedy and romance film directed by Kay Mellor. “An Inconceivably Romantic Comedy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Yorkshire writer Kate finds out her biological clock is ticking down the same day that her husband leaves her. To get over the financial crisis this creates she takes in car-dealer Dave. He's homeless as Kate's husband has moved in with his wife. This leaves the problem of how to get promptly pregnant. Surely not with increasingly interesting Dave. They can't even agree on a baby's name - he thinks Fanny is silly and she finds Elvis, well, inconceivable.
Who’s in it. Fanny & Elvis stars Kerry Fox as Kate Dickson, Ray Winstone as Dave Parker, Ben Daniels as Andrew and David Morrissey as Rob, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Fanny & 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 Fanny & Elvis page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fanny & Elvis tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fanny & Elvis (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fanny & Elvis change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fanny & Elvis worth watching?
- Fanny & Elvis holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fanny & Elvis?
- Fanny & Elvis stars Kerry Fox, Ray Winstone, Ben Daniels, David Morrissey and Jennifer Saunders.
- When was Fanny & Elvis released?
- Fanny & Elvis was released in 1999.