EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026)

Released: 2026-02-18 Recommended age: 12+ IMDb 8.6
EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert

Movie details

  • Genres: Music, Documentary
  • Director: Baz Luhrmann
  • Main cast: Elvis Presley, Sammy Davis Jr., Cary Grant, Tom Parker, Bono
  • Country / region: United States of America, Australia
  • Original language: en
  • Premiere: 2026-02-18

Story overview

This documentary presents rare archival footage from Elvis Presley's 1970s Las Vegas performances, combined with personal recordings and behind-the-scenes material. It offers a historical look at one of music's most iconic figures through restored concert footage and newly discovered audio recordings.

Parent Guide

A documentary featuring restored concert footage and archival materials about Elvis Presley's career, suitable for mature children who can understand historical context and documentary presentation of real-life challenges.

Content breakdown

Violence & peril
None

No violence depicted. Some discussion of career pressures and health issues but no graphic content.

Scary / disturbing
Mild

Mildly disturbing elements include discussion of prescription medication use and the pressures of fame. Some concert footage shows Elvis appearing tired or strained during later performances.

Language
Mild

Occasional mild language typical of 1970s concert recordings. No strong profanity.

Sexual content & nudity
Mild

Suggestive dance moves and hip movements during concert performances. Elvis's stage costumes are sometimes revealing but not explicit.

Substance use
Moderate

Discussion of prescription medication use in the context of Elvis's health and career pressures. No glorification or explicit depiction of substance use.

Emotional intensity
Moderate

Emotional intensity comes from seeing an iconic performer under pressure and discussions of his later career challenges. The documentary presents these elements factually rather than dramatically.

Parent tips

This PG-13 documentary contains concert footage from the 1970s era with some suggestive dance moves and occasional mild language. The film discusses Elvis's career pressures and prescription medication use in a factual, documentary context. Best suited for mature children who can understand historical context.

Parent chat guide

Discuss Elvis's cultural impact and how fame affected his life. Talk about the historical context of 1970s entertainment versus today's standards. Address how documentaries present real people's lives, including both achievements and challenges.

Parent follow-up questions

  • What did you notice about how Elvis performed on stage?
  • What instruments did you see in the concert?
  • Why do you think Elvis became so famous?
  • How do you think performing in Las Vegas was different from other concerts?
  • What did you learn about how documentaries tell stories?
  • How does this documentary portray the pressures of fame?
  • What historical context about 1970s America did you notice in the footage?
  • How does archival footage help us understand historical figures differently than written biographies?

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