Elvis & Nixon
“On December 21st, 1970, two of America's greatest recording artists met for the first time.”
Synopsis
In 1970, a few days before Christmas, Elvis Presley showed up on the White House lawn seeking to be deputized into the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs by the President himself.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Elvis & Nixon Official Trailer #1 (2016) - Michael Shannon, Kevin Spacey Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-08
Top Cast
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Kevin Spacey
Richard Nixon
Michael Shannon
Elvis Presley
Alex Pettyfer
Jerry Schilling
Johnny Knoxville
Sonny
Colin Hanks
Egil Krogh
Evan Peters
Dwight Chapin
Tate Donovan
H.R. Haldeman
Sky Ferreira
Charlotte
Tracy Letts
John Finlator
Ahna O'Reilly
Mary Anne Peterson
Ashley Benson
Margaret
Dylan Penn
Diane
Joey Sagal
Joe King
Geraldine Singer
Rose Mary Woods
Hanala Sagal
Chapin's secretary
Poppy Delevingne
Stewardess
Gus Rhodes
Ollie Atkins
Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 22, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 4, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.22x
-$3.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Liza Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Cary Elwes, Hanala Sagal, Joey Sagal
- Original Score
- Edward Shearmur
- Original Title
- Elvis & Nixon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Autumn Productions, Benaroya Pictures, Prescience, Holly Wiersma Productions, Elevated Films, jellyfish Bloom
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liza Johnson
Cary Elwes, Hanala Sagal, Joey Sagal
Edward Shearmur
Terry Stacey
Michael Taylor, Sabine Hoffman
Johnny Mac, Lisa Wolofsky, Jason A. Micallef, Michael Benaroya, Laura Rister
Department Leadership Roster
Cary Elwes
Screenplay
Hanala Sagal
Screenplay
Liza Johnson
Director
Joey Sagal
Screenplay
Michael Taylor
Editor
Peggy Schnitzer
Costume Design
Mara LePere-Schloop
Production Design
Edward Shearmur
Original Music Composer
Terry Stacey
Director of Photography
Cassian Elwes
Producer
Sabine Hoffman
Editor
Holly Wiersma
Producer
Cary Elwes
Producer
Mike Sabga
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Elvis & Nixon.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Elvis & Nixon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Elvis & Nixon about?
In 1970, a few days before Christmas, Elvis Presley showed up on the White House lawn seeking to be deputized into the Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs by the President himself.
Who directed Elvis & Nixon?
Elvis & Nixon was directed by Liza Johnson.
Who stars in Elvis & Nixon?
The principal cast of Elvis & Nixon includes Kevin Spacey, Michael Shannon, Alex Pettyfer, Johnny Knoxville, Colin Hanks.
When was Elvis & Nixon released and how long is it?
Elvis & Nixon was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Elvis & Nixon?
Elvis & Nixon had a reported production budget of $5M and grossed $1.1M at the worldwide box office (0.22 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Elvis & Nixon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Elvis & Nixon was composed by Edward Shearmur.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Elvis & Nixon?
Elvis & Nixon holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).