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Elvis: That's the Way It Is

Seen it?

1970 | 95 min | Documentary, Music

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (92% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. If you loved Stop Making Sense or 20 Feet from Stardom, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 35 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

On July 31, 1970, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Elvis Presley staged a triumphant return to the concert stage from which he had been absent for almost a decade. His series of concerts broke all box office records and completely reenergized the career of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    92% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    8.1 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $1 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 30K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Denis Sanders

  • Elvis PresleySelf
  • James BurtonSelf - Musician
  • John WilkinsonSelf - Musician
  • Charlie HodgeSelf - Musician
  • Jerry ScheffSelf - Musician
  • Glen D. HardinSelf - Musician
  • Ronnie TuttSelf - Musician
  • Cary GrantSelf (uncredited)
  • Sammy Davis Jr.Self (uncredited)
  • Tom ParkerSelf