Elvis & Nixon
2016, Comedy, 1h 26m
154 Reviews 5,000+ RatingsWhat to know
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Elvis & Nixon may not do much to expand on its absurdly iconic photographic source material, but it's rarely less than engaging thanks to its talented starring duo. Read critic reviews
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Elvis
Nixon
Jerry
Sonny
Krogh
Chapin
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Critic Reviews for Elvis & Nixon
All Critics (154) | Top Critics (50) | Fresh (118) | Rotten (36)
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One ends up wishing for more Nixon and less Elvis, which is not something many people said at the time.
June 28, 2016 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Elvis and Nixon are fascinating - if only we were allowed to spend more time with them.
June 26, 2016 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
It's entertaining fluff and, frankly, That's All Right.
June 26, 2016 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Like an anti-Frost/Nixon, there's a ton of build up and no pay-off.
June 24, 2016 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
A very likeable movie and one that you warm to in spite of its lack of substance... and of Elvis music.
June 23, 2016 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
There's not a lot of consequence to this bizarre meeting, or really the film, but as a character study of two men alone at the top, it's both very funny and quietly astute.
June 23, 2016 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Elvis & Nixon
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Jul 20, 2017It's hard to say how much of this meeting is actually based on facts, and how much is fantasy. The two historical figures are not exactly portrayed very flatteringly, but is fun to see two acting giants like Spacey and Shannon meet. Their conversation is pretty quirky, just like the entire film, but not exactly laugh-out-loud-funny. That makes for an entertaining tale but not an entirely memorable one.Jens S Super Reviewer
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Jan 03, 2017Even if it doesn't have that much to offer apart from being an amusing curiosity about an iconic moment immortalized in a photograph, the film is super funny and fun to watch, with great dialogue and two priceless performances by Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey.Carlos M Super Reviewer
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Dec 21, 2016Quirky and fun, Elvis & Nixon is a lighthearted indie comedy about the surprisingly true story behind one of the most famous photographs in the National Archives. On the eve of Christmas 1970 the King of Rock 'n Roll, Elvis Presley, makes a surprise visit to the White House hoping to get a meeting with President Richard Nixon; who reluctantly takes the meeting and finds that Elvis is quite different than he had expected. Michael Shannon and Kevin Spacey both give excellent performances and do a great job with the dry humor. But the writing's a little weak; as the plot's a bit thin and doesn't go into much depth. And the directing is fairly pedestrian, not really bringing a lot of energy to the film. Yet the strong performances are able to elevate the material and make Elvis & Nixon incredibly interesting and quite entertaining.Dann M Super Reviewer
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Dec 19, 2016Michael Shannon is superb as Elvis in this. Exceedingly well done, with great music and the superb Kevin Spacey too.Ian W Super Reviewer
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