Elvis
drug misuse, discrimination, sex references, injury detail, strong language
Director(s)Baz Luhrmann
Production year2022
Genre(s)Drama
Approx. running minutes153m
CastTom Hanks, Austin Butler, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, Kelvin Harrison Jr., David Wenham, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Luke Bracey, Dacre Montgomery, Baz Luhrmann, Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, Jeremy Doner, Gail Berman, Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Patrick McCormick, Elliott Wheeler, Mandy Walker, Jonathan Redmond, Matt Villa, Nikki Barrett, Denise Chamian, Catherine Martin, Karen Murphy
Elvis
drug misuse, discrimination, sex references, injury detail, strong language
This energetic biopic explores the life of Elvis Presley and the abusive behaviour of his manager. Touching on Elvis's r ...
This energetic biopic explores the life of Elvis Presley and the abusive behaviour of his manager. Touching on Elvis's roots in race-torn America and his struggles with drugs, the film is at times intense but never graphic.
violence
language
sex
discrimination
drugs
injury detail
theme
threat and horror
drug misuse, discrimination, sex references, injury detail, strong language
Classified Date:
21/06/2022
Version:
ScreenX
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
language
There is infrequent strong language ('f**k') and milder terms including 'god', 'bastard', 'whore', 'damn', 'ass', 'bitch', 'asshole', 'sons of bitches', 'shit', 'bullshit', and 'screw'.
sex
There are brief references to a "whore house" and focus on sexualised dancing, including young women becoming excited by Elvis' dancing. There are also brief sequences of implied sex.
discrimination
There is use of the terms 'negro' and 'coloured', both in a historical context without racist intent, but also by racist characters in a derogatory fashion. Characters express racist views and promote segregation. A man heckles Elvis, calling him a 'fairy' for his hair and use of make-up. Discrimination is not condoned by the work.
drugs
Elvis takes various pills and is injected with different drugs to continue performing, but the detrimental effects these have on his health are foregrounded.
injury detail
There is brief archive footage of the assassination of Bobby Kennedy, including sight of blood.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
There are brief moments of mild violence and threat, and scenes of emotional upset and manipulation.
drug misuse, discrimination, sex references, injury detail, strong language
Classified Date:
23/05/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
language
There is infrequent strong language ('f**k') and milder terms including 'god', 'bastard', 'whore', 'damn', 'ass', 'bitch', 'asshole', 'sons of bitches', 'shit', 'bullshit', and 'screw'.
sex
There are brief references to a "whore house" and focus on sexualised dancing, including young women becoming excited by Elvis' dancing. There are also brief sequences of implied sex.
discrimination
There is use of the terms 'negro' and 'coloured', both in a historical context without racist intent, but also by racist characters in a derogatory fashion. Characters express racist views and promote segregation. A man heckles Elvis, calling him a 'fairy' for his hair and use of make-up. Discrimination is not condoned by the work.
drugs
Elvis takes various pills and is injected with different drugs to continue performing, but the detrimental effects these have on his health are foregrounded.
injury detail
There is brief archive footage of the assassination of Bobby Kennedy, including sight of blood.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
There are brief moments of mild violence and threat, and scenes of emotional upset and manipulation.
drug misuse, discrimination, sex references, injury detail, strong language
Classified Date:
20/07/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd
violence
There is mild violence and associated threat.
language
There is infrequent strong language ('f**k') and milder terms including 'god', 'bastard', 'whore', 'damn', 'ass', 'bitch', 'asshole', 'sons of bitches', 'shit', 'bullshit', and 'screw'.
sex
There are brief references to a "whore house" and focus on sexualised dancing, including young women becoming excited by Elvis' dancing. There are also brief sequences of implied sex.
discrimination
There is use of the terms 'ne**o' and 'coloured', both in a historical context without racist intent, but also by racist characters in a derogatory fashion. Characters express racist views and promote segregation. A man heckles Elvis, calling him a 'fairy' for his hair and use of make-up. Discrimination is not condoned by the work.
drugs
Elvis takes various pills and is injected with different drugs to continue performing, but the detrimental effects these have on his health are foregrounded.
injury detail
There is brief archive footage of the assassination of Bobby Kennedy, including sight of blood.
theme
There are some upsetting scenes and emotional manipulation.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
There are brief moments of mild violence and threat, and scenes of emotional upset and manipulation.
Classified Date:
16/06/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
14/06/2022
Version:
ScreenX
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
23/05/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
23/05/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
23/05/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
11/03/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
11/03/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
01/03/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
27/09/2022
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd
Classified Date:
27/09/2022
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd
Classified Date:
27/09/2022
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd
Classified Date:
27/09/2022
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd
Classified Date:
27/09/2022
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd
Classified date20/07/2022
LanguageEnglish
violence
language
sex
discrimination
drugs
injury detail
theme
threat and horror
Director(s)Baz Luhrmann
Production year2022
Genre(s)Drama
Approx. running minutes153m
CastTom Hanks, Austin Butler, Olivia DeJonge, Helen Thomson, Richard Roxburgh, Kelvin Harrison Jr., David Wenham, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Luke Bracey, Dacre Montgomery, Baz Luhrmann, Baz Luhrmann, Sam Bromell, Craig Pearce, Jeremy Doner, Gail Berman, Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Patrick McCormick, Elliott Wheeler, Mandy Walker, Jonathan Redmond, Matt Villa, Nikki Barrett, Denise Chamian, Catherine Martin, Karen Murphy
drug misuse, discrimination, sex references, injury detail, strong language
Classified Date:
21/06/2022
Version:
ScreenX
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
language
There is infrequent strong language ('f**k') and milder terms including 'god', 'bastard', 'whore', 'damn', 'ass', 'bitch', 'asshole', 'sons of bitches', 'shit', 'bullshit', and 'screw'.
sex
There are brief references to a "whore house" and focus on sexualised dancing, including young women becoming excited by Elvis' dancing. There are also brief sequences of implied sex.
discrimination
There is use of the terms 'negro' and 'coloured', both in a historical context without racist intent, but also by racist characters in a derogatory fashion. Characters express racist views and promote segregation. A man heckles Elvis, calling him a 'fairy' for his hair and use of make-up. Discrimination is not condoned by the work.
drugs
Elvis takes various pills and is injected with different drugs to continue performing, but the detrimental effects these have on his health are foregrounded.
injury detail
There is brief archive footage of the assassination of Bobby Kennedy, including sight of blood.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
There are brief moments of mild violence and threat, and scenes of emotional upset and manipulation.
drug misuse, discrimination, sex references, injury detail, strong language
Classified Date:
23/05/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
language
There is infrequent strong language ('f**k') and milder terms including 'god', 'bastard', 'whore', 'damn', 'ass', 'bitch', 'asshole', 'sons of bitches', 'shit', 'bullshit', and 'screw'.
sex
There are brief references to a "whore house" and focus on sexualised dancing, including young women becoming excited by Elvis' dancing. There are also brief sequences of implied sex.
discrimination
There is use of the terms 'negro' and 'coloured', both in a historical context without racist intent, but also by racist characters in a derogatory fashion. Characters express racist views and promote segregation. A man heckles Elvis, calling him a 'fairy' for his hair and use of make-up. Discrimination is not condoned by the work.
drugs
Elvis takes various pills and is injected with different drugs to continue performing, but the detrimental effects these have on his health are foregrounded.
injury detail
There is brief archive footage of the assassination of Bobby Kennedy, including sight of blood.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
There are brief moments of mild violence and threat, and scenes of emotional upset and manipulation.
drug misuse, discrimination, sex references, injury detail, strong language
Classified Date:
20/07/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Physical media + VOD/Streaming
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd
violence
There is mild violence and associated threat.
language
There is infrequent strong language ('f**k') and milder terms including 'god', 'bastard', 'whore', 'damn', 'ass', 'bitch', 'asshole', 'sons of bitches', 'shit', 'bullshit', and 'screw'.
sex
There are brief references to a "whore house" and focus on sexualised dancing, including young women becoming excited by Elvis' dancing. There are also brief sequences of implied sex.
discrimination
There is use of the terms 'ne**o' and 'coloured', both in a historical context without racist intent, but also by racist characters in a derogatory fashion. Characters express racist views and promote segregation. A man heckles Elvis, calling him a 'fairy' for his hair and use of make-up. Discrimination is not condoned by the work.
drugs
Elvis takes various pills and is injected with different drugs to continue performing, but the detrimental effects these have on his health are foregrounded.
injury detail
There is brief archive footage of the assassination of Bobby Kennedy, including sight of blood.
theme
There are some upsetting scenes and emotional manipulation.
flashing/flickering lights
This work contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
additional issues
There are brief moments of mild violence and threat, and scenes of emotional upset and manipulation.
Classified Date:
16/06/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
14/06/2022
Version:
ScreenX
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
23/05/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
23/05/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
23/05/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
11/03/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
11/03/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
01/03/2022
Version:
2D
Use:
Cinema
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd.
Classified Date:
27/09/2022
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd
Classified Date:
27/09/2022
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd
Classified Date:
27/09/2022
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd
Classified Date:
27/09/2022
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd
Classified Date:
27/09/2022
Use:
Physical media
Distributor:
Warner Bros Entertainment UK Ltd
Classified date20/07/2022
LanguageEnglish
