The movie stars Jacob Elordi and award-winning actress, Cailee Spaeny.
Priscilla holds a profitable 84 p.c on Rotten Tomatoes (Picture: Getty)
A drama written, directed, and produced by Sofia Coppola, has been branded her ‘greatest movie’ but – and is now obtainable to observe without spending a dime on BBC iPlayer. The American biographical drama movie stars Hollywood heartthrob, Jacob Elordi, and Golden Globe nominated actress, Cailee Spaeny.
Priscilla, first launched in 2023, aired on BBC2 at the beginning of January 2026 and is now obtainable and remains to be listed as ‘Obtainable for 1 month’ on BBC iPlayer. The docudrama follows the difficult life story of Priscilla Presley, spouse of the notorious ‘King of Rock and Roll’, Elvis Presley. The drama explores the couple’s notoriously troublesome relationship and relies on Priscilla Presley’s 1985 memoir, Elvis and Me.
Cailee Spaeny received the Volpi Cup for Greatest Actress on the eightieth Venice Worldwide Movie Competition (Picture: Getty)
The star of the biopic, Priscilla Presley, additionally served as an govt producer for the movie.
All through the movie, Coppola portrays the evolution of the well-known couple’s relationship, ranging from Priscilla’s youth. By means of Cailee Spaeny’s depiction of the character, the movie shares insights into Priscilla’s lesser-known expertise throughout Elvis’s journey of rising fame and success.
The movie earned Cailee Spaeny the Volpi Cup for Greatest Actress on the eightieth Venice Worldwide Movie Competition in September 2023.
Priscilla holds a profitable 84% on Rotten Tomatoes with one fan praising the director specifically.
They stated: “This is likely to be Sofia Coppola’s greatest movie, and the movie she has been working in direction of her total profession. When the movie ended, I believed, ‘That was fairly good.’ However then it caught with me.
“And after mulling it over for every week or two, it is likely to be a masterpiece.”
One five-star reviewer wrote: “An enchanting perception into the lifetime of a really well-loved famous person, and a timid younger woman.”
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“Every thing, from the course to the appearing, and to the costumes, was executed with perfection and magnificence. Cailee Spaeny’s efficiency was excellent, and her articulating her physique language to say one thing without having her voice was actually charming.
“Jacob Elordi completely delivered the setting wanted for Elvis Presley, the watcher each being disgusted by his actions, however nonetheless enamoured by his allure and charisma.
“No notes. Sofia Coppola, you probably did it once more.”
Whereas the movie obtained a barely decrease ranking by comparability on IMDb at 6.4 stars out of ten, reviewers nonetheless praised the movie with one fan warning others to not evaluate the movie with Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic.
The fan stated, in the event that they have been to match, they felt that “there are an equal variety of ways in which Sofia Coppola’s Priscilla affords deeper insights into Elvis and Priscilla Presley and their very well-known relationship.”
The IMDb consumer praised Jacob Elordi’s efficiency specifically, writing: “With out even opening his mouth, Elordi embodied the essence of Elvis together with his mannerisms and the best way he carried himself.”
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They concluded: “Priscilla is a delicate piece of artwork from Sofia Coppola. Cailee Spaeny is a marvellous revelation whereas Jacob Elordi turns in a subdued, extra advanced model of Elvis.”
Priscilla is accessible to observe now on BBC iPlayer.
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