Elton John: Never Too Late

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Elton John: Never Too Late

PG-13

2024

1h 42m

Biography

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Music

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"Elton John: Never Too Late" follows Elton John as he looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, intimate and uplifting full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time to recount the extraordinary highs and heartbreaking lows of his early years and how he overcame adversity, abuse and addiction to become the icon he is today.

Critics Consensus

Celebrating Elton John's life while glossing over crucial passages of his career, Never Too Late gets the spirits high without ever going truly deep.

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Anna Smith

Rolling Stone UK

Oct 30

4/5

An affectionate, candid portrait of the artist over many decades, Never Too Late may not go to every corner of the Rocketman’s world. But every direction it takes is entertaining, enlightening and very Elton.

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Scott Bryan

BBC.com

01/08/2025

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I was really hoping for something that was completely comprehensive that went from the start of his life to where he is now. It sort of felt that they kind of cut and showed certain bits.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

12/13/2024

3/5

It is not the same as the 1997 touring documentary, Tantrums and Tiaras, directed by Furnish, which gave a sharper view of Elton John’s temper and the nervous energy of his creativity. But there is, as ever, pleasure and awe in hearing his great songs.

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Alfred Castaneda

Shade Studios

Jul 30

Watch Rocketman instead and then come back to Never Too Late in case you need to satisfy just a little more of your curiosity.

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

03/30/2025

3/5

If you’re a fan of Elton John, then this is a treat that gives a peak behind the curtain. But for those more casually acquainted with John’s work, this is a music-doc that doesn’t work very hard to convert new fans.

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Max Gao

Elle

03/12/2025

Never Too Late serves as a fitting tribute to the life and legacy of one of the greatest musicians—and LGBTQ+ icons—of all time.

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Tom B

11/18/2024

Fascinating bio pic of Sir Elton John. As a child of the late 60s & 70s, I enjoyed this immensely.

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Janet

11/18/2024

Love anything Elton John - It met all my expectations

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Vince Q.

@Vincedeq Oct 31

Biopic on the astounding musical career of Reginald K. Dwight. I stayed to the end, which is an accomplishment for most any doc. You’ll make it there too, promise.

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Vixo S

@RT42071578 Jul 16

A happy ending to an extraordinary life. Elton John: Never Too Late is a documentary I enjoyed, even though I didn’t feel it brought anything truly innovative to the world of artist documentaries. Still, I appreciate that it was made while he’s still alive to see and enjoy it. What stood out to me most is how it doesn’t just show his successes but also his failures and torments, making it feel more human and honest. It’s impossible not to be moved seeing how far he has come and how happy he seems with his family today, proving that not every great story has to end in tragedy. A heartfelt and worthy tribute to a life full of music and resilience.

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Fong Kok Hoong F

@RT29722865 May 30

Engaging audio interviews for Elton John's 2019 memoir Me with animated sequences and a truckload of never-before-seen footages, this documentary disclosing the singer's highs of his career spanning half a century and lows of his darkening psyche evokes ever so nostalgic bittersweetness as it closes with "Your Song" at his final tour at the Dodgers Stadium.

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Guy J

@RT04258849 03/16/2025

Touching and insightful film. Loved it!

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R.J. Cutler

Director

David Furnish

Director

Elton John

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Trevor Smith

Producer

John Battsek

Executive Producer

Mark Blatty

Executive Producer

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"Elton John: Never Too Late" follows Elton John as he looks back on his life and the astonishing early days of his 50-year career in this emotionally charged, intimate and uplifting full-circle journey. As he prepares for his final concert in North America at Dodger Stadium, Elton takes us back in time to recount the extraordinary highs and heartbreaking lows of his early years and how he overcame adversity, abuse and addiction to become the icon he is today.

Director: R.J. Cutler, David Furnish
Producer: Trevor Smith
Distributor: Disney+
Production Co: Rocket Entertainment, This Machine Filmworks
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Biography, Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 15, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 13, 2024
Runtime: 1h 42m

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