Elton John: Never Too Late
Elton John: Never Too Late pulls back the curtain on the career and struggles of one of the biggest names in pop and rock, offering a detailed look at his decades-long journey. The documentary uses recordings and interviews from Elton John himself, along with never-before-seen concert footage spanning 50 years, to tell the story of his impressive rise and challenging fall.
The film explores two points in Elton John’s career, one near the beginning and one at the end, and paints a picture of how one leads to the other. Through recordings, Elton John provides his own insights, offering a candid look at his life and career. Despite being a nervous and introverted person, Elton John is able to relate his journey from a scared young boy to a loving father and husband.
The documentary also explores his earliest gigs, including his opening for iconic performers in the 1960s and 1970s, and how that led to an explosion in popularity when he eventually brought his music to the United States. The film uses his performances at Dodgers Stadium, both in 1975 and 2022, to map out his career and explore how challenges in his personal and professional life have taken him on an unforgettable journey.
Elton John: Never Too Late offers a hopeful and insightful look into the life of such an icon, creating an inspiring and beautiful story from beginning to end. The documentary will be available to stream on Disney+ on December 13.
runtime: 102 minutes
cast: Elton John
director: R.J. Cutler
release date: November 15, 2024
rating: PG-13 for drug material, some strong language, sexual references, thematic material including suicide, and smoking.