Elton John: Never Too Late

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Elton John: Never Too Late

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Released Nov 15, 2024

1h 42m

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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.

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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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Scott Bryan

BBC.com

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.

Rated: Must Watch

Jan 8, 2025

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

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.

Rated: 3/5

Dec 13, 2024

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Matt Zoller Seitz

RogerEbert.com

Less a complete statement than an assortment of loosely grouped notions and materials, held together by the subject's incandescent music and the quiet forcefulness of his personality.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 16, 2024

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Alfred Castaneda

Shade Studios

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

Jul 30, 2025

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Ben Turner

The Pink Lens

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.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 30, 2025

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Max Gao

Elle

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.

Mar 12, 2025

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Tom B

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

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Janet

Love anything Elton John - It met all my expectations

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Vixo S

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.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/16/25

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Fong Kok Hoong F

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/30/25

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Guy J

Touching and insightful film. Loved it!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/16/25

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Lucie J

Brilliant - lots of footage I hadn't seen before and the kind of honesty that makes me love him, definitely worth seeing

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/14/25

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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: R.J. Cutler, David Furnish, 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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