Priscilla

2023 film by Sofia Coppola

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6.7

When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.

Released: 2023-10-27113 minDir: Sofia CoppolaDrama, RomanceBudget: $20.0MBox office: $30.1M

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Cast

Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla
Jacob Elordi as Elvis
Ari Cohen as Captain Beaulieu
Dagmara Dominczyk as Ann Beaulieu
Tim Post as Vernon Presley
Lynne Griffin as Grandma 'Dodger'

Themes

jealousy
husband wife relationship

~14 min read

Article

Priscilla is a 2023 American biographical drama film written, directed, and produced by Sofia Coppola, based on the 1985 memoir Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley (who serves as an executive producer) and Sandra Harmon. It follows the life of Priscilla (Cailee Spaeny) and her complicated romantic relationship with Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi).

Priscilla premiered at the 80th Venice International Film Festival on September 4, 2023, where Spaeny won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. It was released in the United States by A24 in select theaters on October 27, 2023, before expanding wide on November 3, 2023. It received positive reviews from critics and grossed $33 million worldwide. In addition to her award from Venice, Spaeny received a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Globe Awards for her performance.