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Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Nancy Walters, Roland Winters, Angela Lansbury ... see more see more... , Howard McNear , John Archer , Flora Hayes , Steve Brodie , Darlene Tompkins , Christian Kay , Jenny Maxwell , Iris Adrian , Gregory Gaye , Hilo Hattie , Lani Kai , Pamela Kirk , Jose De Vega , Tom Carroll

One of Elvis Presley's most successful post-Army vehicles, Blue Hawaii casts Elvis as scion to a Hawaiian pineapple fortune. His snooty mother Angela Lansbury wants Presley to take over the management... read more read more... of the family business, but he'd rather make his own way in the world. He lands a job at a tourist agency, and incidentally finds time to dally with such lovelies as Joan Blackman and Nancy Walters. Steve Brodie, as ever, is on hand to inveigle Elvis into an outsized brawl. Among the songs featured in the film are the title number (originally written in 1937 for Bing Crosby) and "Can't Help Falling in Love." ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG, 1 hr. 41 min.

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Release Date: November 22, 1961

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DVD Release Date: May 2, 2000

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  • September 4, 2008
    For your consideration,it's Elvis.Excellent rockabilly singer,what's with the acting you'll ask yourselves?Nothing really,it's for the sake of girlies.Tacky situations and camp classic for those who...dare to sit through (I did).It's a fun passing time if you can handle it and it... read more's mainly interesting to watch Lansbury on a jumpy role.
  • July 4, 2009
    OMG!! Love this movie i watch it at least every day.
    2 great songs i think it is elvis best movie.
  • June 2, 2009
    Pretty good even with random bursting into song. Angela Lansbury was HILARIOUS! But then again most righ biggots are always good for a laugh. This one had some more familiar songs from Elivs too.
  • April 27, 2009
    I'm on a Elvis roll. Just went to Graceland so all things Elivs fascinate. Enjoyed the setting music and the wholesome fun -- entertaining.
  • January 9, 2008
    Man this movie is funny, the acting was laughable. I enjoyed it for what it was worth. Watch it if you were bored.
  • January 5, 2008
    i love elvis presley when he sings but this movie was so so, i like girls girls girls alot more. elvis in concerts are great to watch, yes i am an elvis fan.
  • July 28, 2007
    I'm almost embarrassed to say I own this film. It's silly and has a crappy plot but Elvis is hot! And while he was never going to win an Oscar his films are always entertaining.
  • May 26, 2007
    My favorite Elvis film! I love the "Can't Help Falling In Love" & "Blue Hawaii" musical numbers are unforgettable. Elvis at his best!
  • May 25, 2007
    Elvis sure does make good movies, a very entertaining film. Great story and great singing by the King himself.
  • January 24, 2007
    Even tho I am not a big Elvis fan,he made movies that are enjoyable enough for a cloudy Sunday afternoon.

Critic Reviews


Dennis Schwartz
March 11, 2009
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

It's the kind of film you would probably only watch if on a long-distance airplane flight. Full Review

John A. Nesbit
August 15, 2003
John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews

amateurishly slung together and telegraphs all its moves well in advance Full Review

March 10, 2009
Variety

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May 9, 2005
New York Times

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Jonathan Rosenbaum
January 1, 2000
Jonathan Rosenbaum, Chicago Reader

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Emanuel Levy
June 15, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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Philip Martin
January 27, 2005
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

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Carol Cling
August 22, 2003
Carol Cling, Las Vegas Review-Journal

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Mike Gower
April 7, 2003
Mike Gower, Apollo Guide

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February 9, 2006
Time Out

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