Elvis & Nixon

Name: Elvis & Nixon
Director: Liza Johnson
Genre: Drama, Comedy, History
Released: 2016-01-01
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 6.0
Cast: Kevin Spacey, Michael Shannon, Alex Pettyfer, Johnny Knoxville, Colin Hanks

2016Dir. Liza Johnson1h 26m

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Runtime1h 26m

Released2016

Budget$5M

Box office$1.1M

DirectorLiza Johnson

About This Movie

Elvis & Nixon offers a quirky snapshot of a bizarre moment in history, where the King of Rock meets the Commander in Chief. The film captures that oddball atmosphere of early '70s America, with its blend of comedy and drama that feels just right for the subject matter. Liza Johnson’s direction is strong; she balances the absurdities of the plot with some surprisingly poignant moments. The performances, particularly by Michael Shannon as Elvis and Kevin Spacey as Nixon, bring depth to their characters. You can feel the tension of that era, the weight of fame and politics. It’s not your typical biopic, which makes it all the more interesting to watch.

Captures a unique historical momentStrong performances from leadsInteresting blend of comedy and drama