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Music, Documentary  •  2026  •  98 min  •  Teen (13+)

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026)

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert poster

EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert (2026)

Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Mixed
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.7

Overview

Music documentary EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, directed by Baz Luhrmann, compiles restored archival footage from Elvis Presley's 1970 Las Vegas residency, including performances, rehearsals, and audio interviews. Features Elvis Presley with band members James Burton on guitar and Glen D. Hardin on keyboards. Serves as a follow-up to Luhrmann's 2022 biopic Elvis, utilizing materials from Graceland's collections.

Starring Cast

Elvis Presley  •   James Burton  •   Glen D. Hardin

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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Center

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: Medium

The film compiles Elvis Presley's concert footage to celebrate his peak showmanship and restore joy to his legacy, without incorporating political narratives or ideologies. Its focus on artistic revival and entertainment determines the neutral evaluation.

Diversity: Moderate
Confidence: Medium

Archival concert footage includes backup performances by the Black gospel group Sweet Inspirations, contributing visible diversity amid the predominantly white male focus on Elvis and his band. The narrative positively frames Elvis's showmanship and legacy without critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.

Secondary

Family Values: Mixed
Confidence: Low

The concert film lacks any depiction of family structures, roles, or values, centering entirely on Elvis Presley's performances and stage presence.

Christianity: Positive
Confidence: Medium

Elvis Presley's performances of gospel hymns like 'How Great Thou Art' and discussions of his church-inspired faith roots convey reverence for Christianity. Flashbacks to his experiences with Baptist church choirs underscore the religion's positive influence on his music and life. The narrative frames these elements with sympathy and depth.

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: Medium

The concert film presents restored footage of Elvis Presley's live performances without any depiction of LGBTQ+ characters or exploration of related themes.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: Medium

No transsexual characters or themes appear in the film, which focuses exclusively on Elvis Presley's concert performances and band interactions during his Las Vegas residency.

Female Combat: N/R

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: Low

This documentary concert film utilizes archival footage of Elvis Presley and his associates during his Las Vegas residency, presenting historical figures in their documented genders without any recasting or swaps.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: Low

The documentary employs restored archival footage of Elvis Presley performing, without any actors portraying historical figures or altering racial depictions.

Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.7

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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8.1
The Movie Database logo
8.3

Critic Ratings

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9.7
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8.6

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