Film · 2024
Elton John: Never Too Late
Directed by R.J. Cutler · starring Dua Lipa and Elton John
- 1 h 42 min
- Documentary · Music · Biography
USA
- Released in the UK 12 December 2024
- 6.0 Critics5 reviews
Synopsis
'Elton John: Never Too Late' is a Disney+ documentary that covers the most successful years of the musician Elton John, who quickly rose to fame in the 1970s. Between 1970 and 1975, in just five years, Elton released a total of thirteen different studio albums, seven of which reached the number one on the music charts. His overwhelming success led him to become the first solo artist in history to fill a stadium, specifically Dodger Stadium.
Despite being at the top, Elton felt depressed. He couldn't find his place in the world even though his greatest desire since childhood was to be a musician. Already at the peak of his career, he was focused on composing and taking drugs without understanding what was happening to him. Later, as the artist tells in 'Elton John: Never Too Late', he would realize that he was gay, a fact that helped him understand a large part of himself. Another key element for his career was his loved ones and his family.
The title, directed by R.J. Cutler and David Furnish, features archival footage and interviews with various interviewees (such as Dua Lipa) to understand this phase of Elton John's career. It also highlights the appearance of the John Lennon, who performed with him on stage several times.
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The essentials
- Runtime
- 102 min1 hour and 42 minutes
- How long is Elton John: Never Too Late?
- 1 hour and 42 minutes (102 minutes).
- When was Elton John: Never Too Late released in the UK?
- It was released in the UK on 12 December 2024.
- Who directed Elton John: Never Too Late?
- R.J. Cutler.
- Who is in Elton John: Never Too Late?
- It stars Dua Lipa and Elton John.
- Where can I watch Elton John: Never Too Late?
- In the UK it is available with a subscription on Disney+.
Cast
Full cast (4)- Director
- R.J. Cutler
- Producers
- R.J. Cutler
Videos and trailers
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All 10 photosReviews
All 5 reviewsWhat the critics say average 6.0 from 5 outlets
- 8.0 VarietyOwen Gleiberman
The portrait of Sir Elton today ? the astonishingly gracious gentleman he is, the family life he found ? is revealing and moving.
Read - 6.3 CriticMatt Zoller Seitz
Elton John: Never Too Late is an affecting movie that the musician's fans will likely appreciate, but it's the equivalent of those official oil portraits that the more intelligent and self-aware…
Read - 3.0 Screen DailyRobert Daniels
Apart from a few quippy anecdotes, the only thing holding Elton John: Never Too Late together is the songs.
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Awards
All the awards- Academy Awards (Oscars) 2025 1 nomination
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