Get movie widget Recommend it Add to Favorites

Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, Robert Ivers, Letícia Román, James Douglas ... see more see more... , Sigrid Maier , Arch Johnson , Ken Becker , Carl Crow , Charles Beach Dickerson , Trent Dolan , Fred Essler , John Hudson , Mickey Knox , Erika Peters , Jeremy Slate , Ron Starr , Ludwig Stossel , The Jordanaires

Elvis Presley stars in GI Blues as Tulsa McLean, a soldier stationed in Germany, who pulls strings to stage a big show for his fellow GI's. In the tradition of the musical chestnut The Fleet's In, Tul... read more read more...sa also bets his buddies that he can date "ice princess" entertainer Lili (Juliet Prowse). Song highlights include "Wooden Heart," "Blue Suede Shoes" and the title number. The spectacular box-office performance of G.I. Blues proved that Elvis' popularity had not only survived his Army tenure, but had actually increased. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Flixster Users

70% liked it

8,055 ratings

Critics

0% liked it

5 critics

PG, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Release Date: November 23, 1960

Invite friends to see

DVD Release Date: May 2, 2000

Get It:

Stats: 250 reviews

Your Rating



clear rating

Flixster Reviews (250)


  • January 25, 2009
    Even though it's a formulaic and stereotypical Elvis film, it's an enjoyable formulaic and stereotypical Elvis film.
  • June 4, 2009
    Not my favorite Elvis movie. I did like that he was able to poke fun at himself in this one though when someone played "Blue Suede Shoes" by him instead of wanting to listen to him sing it. The songs weren't bad as those go and it was an interesting enough story.
  • May 26, 2007
    GI Blues,is a Awesome movie.The songs are wonderful and he always is my Favoite for so many reasons.

Critic Reviews


Dennis Schwartz
September 10, 2009
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

First film released after Elvis was discharged from his military duty. Full Review

John A. Nesbit
August 30, 2002
John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews

'Elvis does an adequate job carrying the movie, playing his natural self in a project that was produced solely to capitalize on his return to civilian life.' Full Review

June 5, 2008
Variety

Click to read the article Full Review

Bosley Crowther
May 9, 2005
Bosley Crowther, New York Times

Click to read the article Full Review

March 13, 2005
Chicago Reader

Click to read the article Full Review

Emanuel Levy
June 30, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

No review available.

Philip Martin
May 19, 2005
Philip Martin, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

No review available.

Dan Jardine
January 1, 2000
Dan Jardine, Apollo Guide

Click to read the article Full Review

June 24, 2006
Time Out

Click to read the article Full Review

May 24, 2003
Film4

Click to read the article Full Review

Critic ratings and reviews powered by RottenTomatoes.com

Fresh (60% or more critics rated the movie positively)

Rotten (59% or fewer critics rated the movie positively)

More Like This


Click a thumb to vote on that suggestion, or add your own suggestions.

  • The Trouble with Girls (and How to Get Into It)
    The Trouble with Girls (and How to Get Into I... (100%)
  • Stick It
    Stick It (28%)

Facts


No facts approved yet. Be the first

G.I. Blues : Watch Free on TV


G.I. Blues Trivia


  • Who starred alongside Elvis Presley in G.I Blues?  Answer »
  • Name the actress who played the nightclub dancer in the Elvis Presley Movie GI Blues.  Answer »
  • In what Elvis Presley film did he play a toy piano while singing a lulaby to a baby?  Answer »
  • In Elvis Presley's film "GI Blues," his real name appeared on a juke Box playlist, what was the song?  Answer »

Movie Quizzes


No quizzes for G.I. Blues. Want to create one?

Recent News


No recent headlines. Got one?

Recent Lists


Most Popular Skin


No skins yet. Interested in creating one?