Priscilla (2023)★ 6.3/10
- Drama
- Music
- Biography
Directed by: Sofia Coppola
Written by: Sofia Coppola, Sandra Harmon, Priscilla Presley
Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley and finds herself immersed in a relationship marked by control and the demands of life with a public figure.
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0Cast & crew
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Cailee SpaenyPriscilla Beaulieu Presley
Jacob ElordiElvis
Ari CohenCaptain Beaulieu
Dagmara DominczykAnn Beaulieu
Tim PostVernon Presley
Olivia BarrettAlberta (The Cook)
Rodrigo Fernandez-StollAlan 'Hog Ears'
Dan BeirneJoe Esposito
Dan AbramoviciJerry Schilling
R Austin BallLarry Geller
Tim Dowler-ColtmanMemphis Mafia Male #3
Matthew ShawMemphis Mafia Male #4Videos
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Awards · 0 wins, 1 nominations
See all ›- NomineeGolden Globes, USA 2024Golden Globe · Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
Reviews
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Lucas.June 3, 2025
Lucas.June 3, 2025Moody but boring. Has some amazing sets and costume. But I found it a slog to get through.
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GenLima02April 13, 2025
GenLima02April 13, 2025While the adaptation may stay faithful to the source material, it lacks a clear focus and ultimately falls short of being compelling. Watching it feels like witnessing a cruel spectacle: Priscilla, entranced by Elvis, continually submits to his demands, indulges in his drug use, and endures his endless affairs—gradually losing herself in the process. Instead of being about "Priscilla," the film feels more like "Priscilla through Elvis' eyes."
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Sônia-1April 10, 2025
Sônia-1April 10, 2025This feels more like an exhibit titled "Memories of Elvis and Me" rather than a film. Told through an uninspired and detached perspective, it merely chronicles the beginning and end of a love story without conveying the emotional depth or transformation of its characters. The monotonous depiction of daily life fails to establish any real sense of empathy with the audience.
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pedroNovember 22, 2023
pedroNovember 22, 2023The narrative style might be a little too straightforward, but in its defense, I would argue that this might have been a deliberate choice by the director to preserve the essence of a biographical film. Priscilla, an innocent and intelligent girl who yearns for a normal life is loved and pampered for her kindness. However, in the end, all that has happened is led by her own decisions. A prisoner of love as one might call it. She's never deprived of the right to choose, yet she feels guilty because of her love for Elvis. Ultimately, it's a matter of women breaking free from their mental shackles and choosing to embrace their true selves.
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toKoralíNovember 22, 2023
toKoralíNovember 22, 2023I was so disappointed with this film. It’s all about being materialistic and nothing else. The female lead is beautiful, especially her big, innocent eyes. Her portrayal of a middle-aged Priscilla is somewhat convincing, but that doesn't change the fact that her character is hollow and uninteresting, even her beautiful eyes can't help with bringing more life into it. The movie is nothing but a pretty face.
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Xenia.SrNovember 22, 2023
Xenia.SrNovember 22, 2023The movie tells the private side of Elvis Presley's life and his relationship with Priscilla, through Priscilla's eyes. The film spends roughly equal screen time showcasing different phases of their lives, though Elvis's charm through his musical talent has been deliberately downplayed. In doing so, it's harder for the audience to feel Priscilla's admiration for Elvis's talent. The movie seemingly puts an emphasis on women's freedom in a love relationship, and Priscilla is as much a decision-maker in the relationship as her partner. The story structure is weak, The first scene pretty much reveals the pacing and narrative of the entire movie. The archival footage is not utilized effectively. On the other hand, the costume design is meticulously handled. (The way Elvis talks in the film might be slightly hard to understand for some people.)
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eRRodrigo7November 11, 2023
eRRodrigo7November 11, 2023A film can be good or bad, but it should never be boring. Unfortunately, “Priscilla” is undoubtedly pure, extreme boredom - so boring that the audience can only hide their embarrassment through laughter. I can't think of a more dreadful situation than this.
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Ninja_sNovember 11, 2023
Ninja_sNovember 11, 2023The narrative is like a detailed rambling in chapters. It's hard to believe that Sofia Coppola actually filmed Priscilla's growth in detail from ages 15 to 27 in chronological order! The whole story feels like a romance novel featuring the innocent love between a superstar and a young girl, except it has a realistic ending. However, the mise-en-scène is quite commendable. It's evident that Sofia pays attention to the cinematic material when creating this emotionally nostalgic film. Whether it's the costume, props, and makeup; or the use of Polaroid and Super 8 cameras (correct me if I'm wrong), she strives to present the visual effects of the 60s and 70s. Perhaps these dazzling materials become somewhat overwhelming to the point where a woman's inner voice seems lost amidst the glamorous spectacle.
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Imaculada-DANovember 11, 2023
Imaculada-DANovember 11, 2023Contains spoilers
Naming this film "Priscilla" is inappropriate: although the story seems to revolve around “her”, "he" is everywhere throughout the film, and it’s actually "him" who controls everything. Rather than being a movie, this film feels more like an exhibition titled "My Memories of Elvis and Me." From start to finish, the film presents a love story from an extremely monotonous and objective perspective. Both the storytelling techniques and the visual language fail to evoke the emotions and changes that complex characters should possess, making it difficult to empathize with them. At the end of the story, she seems to have taken control, but then the film abruptly ends. You don't know where she is going or what she will do because the movie never tells you who she is. She remains an innocent babe from the beginning to the end. The only commendable aspects are the impressive art and costume design.
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GilyipNovember 11, 2023
GilyipNovember 11, 2023A portrayal of the modern woman. The director uses a renowned classic fairytale romance as the template, deliberately depicting how an innocent girl is attracted by the spotlight and falls prey to material desires, willingly being transformed into a doll and an accessory devoid of self-desire. She's not just a slave to love, she's also a slave to this vain and glamorous world. The tragedy is that true love exists., even when everyone is exhausted and heedlessly hypocritical. When she finally proclaims that she's leaving, the past has already become an illusion. It's a tragedy about sacrificing women, but we cannot judge her happiness.
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Arthur ProtasioNovember 11, 2023
Arthur ProtasioNovember 11, 2023The home-video style segments are so contrived, just like that Chanel skirt, and everything is constructed through small beautiful details. The emotions are lacking compared to the youth films of the '80s. The director herself didn't clarify anything during the post-screening, but the constant flashing of the cameras seems to remind us that this is the flashiest and most glamorous movie ever!
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KirpianuscusNovember 11, 2023
KirpianuscusNovember 11, 2023You can always trust Sofia Coppola's presentations of a girl's subtle thoughts, and "shattered fairytales" can be considered a common theme in her works, so the first half of the film is perfect. Portraying Elvis as an emotionally immature grown-up boy partly explains the 10-year age gap in their relationship, but Cailee Spaeny is undoubtedly the most brilliant lead. From a naive girl to a mature woman who rediscovers herself, she truly deserves the title of best actress.
