Elvis (2022 film)

Elvis is a 2022 musical biographical drama directed by Baz Luhrmann that portrays the life and career of Elvis Presley, especially his relationship with manager Colonel Tom Parker.

Elvis is a 2022 musical biographical drama directed by Baz Luhrmann that portrays the life and career of Elvis Presley, especially his relationship with manager Colonel Tom Parker. The film stars Austin Butler as Presley and Tom Hanks as Parker, with Olivia DeJonge as Priscilla Presley.

Plot and subject

The film focuses on Elvis Presley’s life, music, and career through the perspective of his complicated relationship with Colonel Tom Parker. It spans Presley’s rise to stardom and broader cultural changes in the United States.

Cast

Austin Butler portrays Elvis Presley, Tom Hanks portrays Colonel Tom Parker, and Olivia DeJonge portrays Priscilla Presley. Supporting cast members include Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, David Wenham, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Luke Bracey.

Release and streaming

Elvis premiered in theatres in 2022 and was released for streaming on August 9, 2022. It was distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Reception

The film received generally positive critical response, with review summaries noting praise for Baz Luhrmann’s style and Austin Butler’s performance. Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic snapshots in the provided results show broadly favorable but not unanimous reviews.

Soundtrack

The film is a music-centered biographical drama, and its soundtrack is a major part of its presentation. The provided results confirm the film’s music focus but do not identify a separate soundtrack album title or full track listing.