Elvis: That's the Way It Is
“A film about him”
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.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Elvis: That's the Way It Is is a 1970 English-language documentary and music film directed by Denis Sanders. The cast is led by Elvis Presley, James Burton, John Wilkinson. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 8.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Elvis: That's the Way It Is was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on November 11, 1970, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Denis Sanders
- Release date
- November 11, 1970
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Elvis: That's the Way It Is cast & crew
Elvis: That's the Way It Is was directed by Denis Sanders.
The cast features Elvis Presley as Self, James Burton as Self - Musician, John Wilkinson as Self - Musician, Charlie Hodge as Self - Musician, Jerry Scheff as Self - Musician, and Glen D. Hardin as Self - Musician.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Lucien Ballard and it was produced by Herbert F. Solow and Dale Hutchinson.
Is Elvis: That's the Way It Is worth watching?
Elvis: That's the Way It Is holds an audience score of 8.1/10 from 97 ratings, ranking it among the most acclaimed documentary films.
At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy documentary and music, Elvis: That's the Way It Is is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Elvis: That's the Way It Is isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Elvis: That's the Way It Is
Elvis Presley
Self
James Burton
Self - Musician
John Wilkinson
Self - Musician
Charlie Hodge
Self - Musician
Jerry Scheff
Self - Musician
Glen D. Hardin
Self - Musician
Ronnie Tutt
Self - Musician
Cary Grant
Self (uncredited)
Sammy Davis Jr.
Self (uncredited)
Tom Parker
Self
George Hamilton
Self (uncredited)
Cissy Houston
Self (uncredited)
Elvis: That's the Way It Is — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Elvis: That's the Way It Is in United States?
Elvis: That's the Way It Is is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Elvis: That's the Way It Is in?
Elvis: That's the Way It Is is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Elvis: That's the Way It Is?
Elvis: That's the Way It Is runs 1 hours 35 minutes (95 minutes).
▸What is Elvis: That's the Way It Is rated?
Elvis: That's the Way It Is is rated PG. It holds a 8.1/10 audience score from 97 ratings.
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