Priscilla
Focuses on Priscilla's perspective of her relationship with Elvis, not his career
The brief
Sofia Coppola strips away the glitter and spectacle to find the lonely girl trapped inside the Elvis mythology, and Cailee Spaeny delivers every flicker of Priscilla's confusion and wonder with startling intimacy. The film moves like a fever dream through Graceland's empty rooms, all hushed conversations and stolen moments that feel both magical and suffocating. Jacob Elordi captures Elvis as both magnetic and mercurial without ever feeling like an impersonation, making their power dynamic feel uncomfortably real. This is for anyone who loved The Virgin Suicides or Marie Antoinette - Coppola's signature blend of beauty and melancholy, but with sharper edges.
The verdict
If you're drawn to atmospheric character studies that prioritize mood and intimate moments over plot momentum, this is a haunting exploration of isolation within fame that showcases Coppola's distinctive visual poetry. If you're expecting a traditional Elvis biopic or need clear narrative drive, you'll likely find the dreamlike pacing and focus on quiet emotional beats frustratingly slow.
Watch with
- 👤 Solo viewing for maximum emotional impact
- 👫 Couples who appreciate complex relationship dynamics
- ⚠️ May be uncomfortable for those sensitive to age gap relationships
Heads up
- Age gap relationship (14-year-old and 24-year-old) (moderate)
- Emotional manipulation and control (moderate)
- Brief drug use scenes (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Sofia Coppola
- Cast
- Cailee Spaeny, Jacob Elordi, Ari Cohen, Dagmara Dominczyk, Tim Post, Lynne Griffin, Dan Beirne
Official synopsis
'When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Rose (2026)
Both explore young women navigating complex relationships with powerful men.
Total runtime: 1h 53m + 1h 33m = 3h 26m
