'Mind-blowing' biopic about controversial rock star's life is now streaming for free

An Elvis Presley biopic that fans dubbed as 'mind blowing' is now streaming for free on BBC iPlayer.

Directed by Academy Award-winner Sofia Coppola, Priscilla delves into the life of based on her 1985 memoir Elvis and Me.

The IMDB plot summary teases: "When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.

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"Through Priscilla's eyes, Sofia Coppola tells the unseen side of a great American myth in Elvis and Priscilla's long courtship and turbulent marriage, from a German army base to his dream-world estate at Graceland, in this deeply felt and ravishingly detailed portrait of love, fantasy, and fame."

Coppola's Priscilla, unlike Baz Luhrmann's 2022 epic Elvis, turns the spotlight on the King's other half, with Cailee Spaeny delivering a stunning performance as Priscilla, reports . Meanwhile, Jacob Elordi steps into the blue suede shoes of Elvis Presley in Coppola's rendition.

The pair, who met when Priscilla was aged 14 and Elvis 24, have been the topic of heated debate for decades, with many critiquing their considerable age gap. However, moviegoers were largely satisfied with Coppola's approach to the controversial romance.

Spaeny's portrayal earned her a Golden Globe Best Actress nod, while Priscilla boasts an impressive 84% on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.5/10 score on IMDB.

Enthused viewers took to Google to rave about the biopic, with one stating: "Absolutely mind blowing and beautiful film. Sofia Coppola never disappoints with her works, and the way she described Priscilla Presley's story so well was mind baffling."

Over on Rotten Tomatoes, a second person praised: "Jacob Elordi perfectly delivered the environment needed for Elvis Presley, the watcher both being disgusted by his actions, but still enamoured by his charm and charisma. No notes. Sofia Coppola, you did it again."

Yet another fan, who recently revisited the drama, shared their verdict: "I watched it again after years and I liked it even more. It ages pretty well and I can't stop thinking about the sensation that is Cailee Spaeny.

"I can't wait to see her in more projects. Also, let's just say that nowadays Sofia Coppola executes her ideas in a more poignant and positively enduring manner than her father [Francis Ford Coppola]. Loved the costume design too. That was on point."

Priscilla is streaming now on BBC iPlayer.