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Priscilla (2023): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Ending

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Priscilla is a 2023 biographical drama directed by Sofia Coppola, starring Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla, Jacob Elordi and Tim Post. It is based on Elvis and Me by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley and Sandra Harmon. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $33.1 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. It earned 3 award nominations, including Best Hair and Makeup at the Critics' Choice 2024. Critics gave it 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10.

IMDb rating
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
84%
worldwide gross
$33.1M
award nominations
3
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Priscilla (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Sofia Coppola
Genres
Biography , Drama , Music
Original language
English
Budget
$20M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Priscilla About?

The premise of Priscilla without spoilers, adapted from Elvis and Me by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley and Sandra Harmon. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

The story follows Priscilla Beaulieu, a young woman who develops a unique bond with Elvis Presley. As a teenage sensation, she finds a kindred spirit in the iconic musician. Their relationship evolves into a private connection, marked by a whirlwind romance, shared solitude, and a mentorship that subtly shapes Elvis's public image and leaves a lasting impact on Priscilla’s life.

Priscilla Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • based on memoir
  • career
  • 1960s
  • 20th century
  • female protagonist
  • adult man and underage teen girl romance
  • elvis presley character
  • lisa marie presley character
  • rock and roll
  • priscilla presley character
  • husband wife relationship
  • based on true story
+38 more
  • title directed by female
  • love
  • couple
  • song
  • year 1967
  • songwriter
  • adult man underage teen girl sexual relations
  • child predator
  • male pedophile
  • power imbalance
  • child grooming
  • toxic male abuse
  • docudrama drama
  • domestic drama
  • period drama
  • coming of age drama
  • showbiz drama
  • rock music
  • rock singer
  • king of rock and roll
  • dark romance
  • period romance
  • 1950s
  • 1970s
  • older man young girl love
  • 14 year old
  • teenage girl
  • first kiss
  • man teenage girl relationship
  • kiss
  • character name as title
  • marriage
  • little girl
  • 17 year old girl
  • year 1959
  • father daughter relationship
  • mother daughter relationship
  • entourage
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Cast & crew

Priscilla Cast & Characters

Cailee Spaeny leads the cast as Priscilla, with Jacob Elordi as Elvis and Tim Post as Vernon Presley. Directed by Sofia Coppola; 20 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Sofia Coppola

More films directed by Sofia Coppola, best-rated first: Lost in Translation, The Beguiled, On the Rocks and The Virgin Suicides.

Full filmography
Ratings

Priscilla Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Priscilla 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and 79 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.5/10. Our Echo Score gives it 67/100, strongest in art & craft (82) and weakest in rewatch factor (40).

67 /100

Priscilla Echo Score Breakdown

Mixed sentiment: lavish aesthetic direction and performances, but story coherence and pacing hamper engagement. Critics highlight Coppola’s signature textures and subtle direction, while users note slow pacing and shallow character development. The cinematography, texture-driven narrative and standout performances by Cailee Spaeny and Jacob Elordi are often praised, balancing critique of underdeveloped plot threads and limited emotional depth. Ultimately, Priscilla offers a visually engaging experience that resonates unevenly across narrative and character dimensions.

Our own 0–100 rating, built from five aspects: art, character, story, the sensory experience and how well a film rewatches.

  • Art & Craft 82

    In terms of art & craft, Priscilla excels in its controlled visual aesthetic and composition. Critics and users praise Sofia Coppola’s measured direction, refined color palettes and meticulous production design. Cinematography often receives acclaim for its autumnal shades and textured imagery, though a few viewers found the lighting overly dim. Overall, the film’s distinctive visual style stands out as its strongest craft element.

  • Character & Emotion 75

    When it comes to character & emotion, Priscilla features strong lead performances but uneven depth. Reviewers consistently commend Cailee Spaeny’s nuanced portrayal and Jacob Elordi’s balanced interpretation, which anchor the emotional core. However, several comments note limited character development and occasional superficiality in secondary roles. In sum, the film’s emotional resonance is driven by its leads despite uneven depth elsewhere.

  • Story & Flow 55

    In terms of story & flow, the narrative’s atmospheric focus yields mixed engagement. Critics note the film’s measured pacing and reliance on visual textures over plot progression, while many users cite slow early pacing and abrupt timeline transitions. Plot threads and key biographical events occasionally feel underdeveloped, reducing overall momentum. Consequently, the story presents an uneven blend of mood and coherence.

  • Sensory Experience 78

    When it comes to sensory experience, Priscilla delivers a distinct visual and audio atmosphere. Critics applaud the lush sound design, subtle score and harmonized soundtrack choices, while the visual style is noted for its textural richness and cohesive color schemes. A few critics mention overly subdued lighting, but overall the audiovisual cohesion enhances the film’s immersive quality.

  • Rewatch Factor 40

    In terms of rewatch factor, Priscilla’s atmospheric strengths yield modest replay appeal. The film’s visual textures and lead performances invite appreciation on a second viewing, yet the uneven pacing and limited narrative depth diminish repeat engagement. As a result, the movie offers selective lasting appeal for those drawn to its stylistic nuances.

Plot

Priscilla Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in Priscilla from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the blazing summer of 1959, 14-year-old Priscilla Beaulieu (Cailee Spaeny) finds herself captivated by a dazzling romance with the legendary Elvis Presley (Jacob Elordi). While enjoying milkshakes at a local diner adjacent to her father Captain Beaulieu (Ari Cohen)‘s military base in Germany, a charming young man invites her to a party where none other than Elvis will be present. After securing her parents’ consent, she and her family arrive at the party, where the young man approaches them directly.

Full summary

The whole story of Priscilla, scene by scene, with the ending explained

Read the full summary
Box office

Priscilla Box Office & Budget

Priscilla grossed $33.1 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 1.7 times what it cost. $21 million came from the US and Canada and $12.2 million (37%) from the rest of the world.

2023 box office

Worldwide gross

$33.1M

1.7× its budget

US & Canada
$21M
International
$12.2M
Budget
$20M
US & Canada 63% Rest of the world 37%
Awards

Priscilla Awards & Nominations

Priscilla earned 3 award nominations, including Best Hair and Makeup at the Critics' Choice 2024. The 3 nominations come from 3 ceremonies.

3 nominations3 ceremonies

Videos

Priscilla Trailers & Videos

28 videos: 3 trailers, 5 teasers, 9 clips, 10 featurettes and 1 behind-the-scenes video.

All 28 videos
Official Trailer
  • Trailer Official International Trailer
  • Trailer Official International Trailer #2
  • Teaser Official Teaser
  • Teaser Official International Teaser
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Priscilla?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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Where did Priscilla first meet Elvis?

Cars

Cars in Priscilla

26 cars on screen, including the 1961 Cadillac Coupe DeVille and the 1952 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special.

All 26 cars
  • 1961 Cadillac Coupe DeVille in Priscilla 1961 Cadillac Coupe DeVille Important role
  • 1952 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special in Priscilla 1952 Cadillac Fleetwood 60 Special Important role
  • 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 in Priscilla 1957 Cadillac Fleetwood 75 Minor role
  • 1963 Chevrolet Corvair in Priscilla 1963 Chevrolet Corvair Minor role
Details

Priscilla Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Prishila” and “Pristsila. Elvis və mən”.

Also known as
  • Prishila
  • Pristsila. Elvis və mən
  • 普瑞希拉
  • 普瑞希拉·普雷斯利
  • プリシラ
  • Присцилла: Элвис және мен
  • Присцилла: Элвис и я
  • Присила
  • 貓王與我
  • Прісцилла
  • 프리실라
  • Priscila
+3 more
  • פריסילה, პრისცილა
  • Prissilla: Elvis və mən
  • พริสซิลลา

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FAQ

Priscilla FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of Priscilla, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Priscilla?

Priscilla runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Priscilla released?

Priscilla was released on October 27, 2023.

Who directed Priscilla?

Priscilla was directed by Sofia Coppola.

More films by Sofia Coppola

Who is in the cast of Priscilla?

Priscilla stars Cailee Spaeny as Priscilla, Jacob Elordi as Elvis and Tim Post as Vernon Presley, among 20 credited actors.

How much did Priscilla make at the box office?

Priscilla grossed $33.1 million worldwide ($21 million domestic, $12.2 million international) on a budget of $20 million.

How is Priscilla rated?

Priscilla has 6.5/10 on IMDb, 84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 79 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.

Is Priscilla based on a book?

Yes. Priscilla is adapted from Elvis and Me by Priscilla Beaulieu Presley and Sandra Harmon.

Was Priscilla nominated for any awards?

Priscilla received 3 nominations across 3 ceremonies.

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