Movie

This Is Elvis

“This is the sound he created and performed. The rare personal films never before seen by the public. The private moments. The public triumphs. Intimate memories and reflections in his own words.”

★ 7.0(35)19811h 42m

Drama Music Documentary

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This Is Elvis is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Mexico. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch This Is Elvis

🇲🇽 Mexico

Good to know

Director: Malcolm Leo, Andrew Solt
Release date: 1981-04-03
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: English
Box office: $2,028,612
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

This Is Elvis — trailer

About This Is Elvis

This Is Elvis is a 1981 movie in the Drama, Music and Documentary genres, directed by Malcolm Leo and Andrew Solt, starring Elvis Presley, Joe Esposito and Linda Thompson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 35 viewers. Below you can see where to watch This Is Elvis in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Though several actors portray Elvis Presley at different stages of his life, this documentary is comprised mostly of actual performance footage and interviews with Elvis, his fans and those close to him. This biographical docu-drama features rare footage of Elvis and dramatically recreated scenes from Elvis' life.

Cast

Elvis Presley

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Joe Esposito

Narrator (voice)

Linda Thompson

Narrator (voice)

David Scott

Elvis - Age 18

Paul Boensch III

Elvis - Age 10

Dana MacKay

Elvis - Age 35

Johnny Harra

Elvis - Age 42

Lawrence Koller

Vernon Presley

Rhonda Lyn

Priscilla Presley

Debbie Edge

Gladys Presley

Larry Raspberry

Dewey Phillips

Furry Lewis

Bluesman

Themes & keywords

concertrock 'n' rollmovie businessrecording contractbiographymusic businesslive performancerock concert

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch This Is Elvis in Mexico?+

In Mexico, This Is Elvis is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is This Is Elvis on Netflix?+

This Is Elvis is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is This Is Elvis?+

This Is Elvis has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in This Is Elvis?+

This Is Elvis stars Elvis Presley, Joe Esposito, Linda Thompson, David Scott and Paul Boensch III.

When did This Is Elvis come out?+

This Is Elvis is a 1981 movie directed by Malcolm Leo and Andrew Solt.

What genre is This Is Elvis?+

This Is Elvis is Drama, Music and Documentary film.

Who directed This Is Elvis?+

This Is Elvis was directed by Malcolm Leo and Andrew Solt.