Elvis: Baz Luhrmann's spectacular biopic on Netflix and Max

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis, Caroline de Sortiraparis, Nathanaël de Sortiraparis · Updated on May 27, 2025 at 06:44 p.m. · Published on February 18, 2022 at 10:35 a.m.
Elvis, musical biopic by Baz Luhrmann with Austin Butler and Tom Hanks, on Netflix and Max on June 22, 2025.

Elvis is a musical biopic directed by Baz Luhrmann, focusing on the career of singer Elvis Presley and his complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The film highlights the cultural impact of this American icon and traces his career over two decades, withAustin Butler in the lead role alongside Tom Hanks and Olivia DeJonge.

Where and when can you see Elvis?

Elvis will be available on Netflix and Max from June 22, 2025.

Watch the Elvis movie trailer

Here's a sneak preview of Elvis, a musical film retracing the rise of a legend.

Synopsis: The life and musical work of Elvis Presley through the prism of his complex relationship with his mysterious manager, Colonel Tom Parker. The film explores their relationship over a period of twenty years, from the singer's rise to unparalleled stardom, against a backdrop of cultural upheaval and America's discovery of the end of innocence.

A film for lovers of music and cultural history

Elvis could be of interest to fans of American music and pop culture from the 1950s to the 1970s, as well as to fans of biographical accounts. Like Bohemian Rhapsody or Rocketman, this film explores the career of a major artist through a stylized mise-en-scène. It's a perfect opportunity for viewers curious to discover the man behind the icon.

What we know about production

Elvis was presented in competition at the Cannes Film Festival, and was praised for its artistic direction andAustin Butler's performance. Directed by Baz Luhrmann, known for his bold visual style in films such as Moulin Rouge and Gatsby the Magnificent, the feature blends fiction and music archives for an immersive cinematic experience.

Elvis in a nutshell

Elvis is a musical biopic that traces the trajectory of the King of Rock through his relationship with his manager. With its stylized mise-en-scène and emotional treatment of his journey, the film will appeal to a wide audience of fans of biographical stories, music and American cultural history.

Our opinion on Elvis:

Elvis is just as much for the King's die-hard fans as it is for neophytes with a keen interest in the history of music and this Rock legend!

The story is told by his impresario, Colonel Parker, who likes to call himself the king of tricks! We discover how he found the young Elvis Presley and created the legend he became, but also how he led him on a long descent into hell! From being an entertainer, he gradually turned Elvis into a circus freak for the money.

Young Austin Butler, recently seen in Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and about to join the cast of Dune 2, certainly has a bright future ahead of him. He embodies the role perfectly, both in attitude and intonation! Not to mention the singing, which he performs to perfection, giving viewers the shivers. If you have the opportunity to see this film with ATMOS sound, don't hesitate for a second: the soundtrack thrills from start to finish!

Elvis is an intense film, with rapid changes of shot and some very modern and captivating motion design sequences! There's never a dull moment.

Almost 45 years after his death, the world's best-selling solo artist is still making us dream!

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Dates and Opening Time
On May 20, 2025
Starts at 09:10 p.m.

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