Elton John: Never Too Late

Elton John: Never Too Late

He risked everything to find himself.

Directed by David Furnish, R.J. Cutler

Produced by This Machine Filmworks, Rocket Pictures

2024102 min6.5 / 10

A reflective, emotionally honest portrait of Elton John's journey from trauma and addiction to redemption and legacy, framed by his farewell concert.

Sir Elton John looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time and recounts his struggles with adversity, abuse, and addiction, and how he overcame them to become the icon he is today.

Questions people ask

  • Does Elton John: Never Too Late end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.

  • Is Elton John: Never Too Late sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Elton John: Never Too Late easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Elton John: Never Too Late scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Elton John: Never Too Late violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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