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1961 · Movie · 1h 42m · PG

Blue Hawaii

CriticsCritics: 44
AudienceAudience: 6.3

A recently discharged soldier returns to Hawaii and resists his family’s plans for his future. Choosing independence, he becomes a tour guide, balancing a new career, romance, family expectations, and the lively demands of a teacher and her teenage charges.

My take

You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a breezy romantic musical with tropical scenery, familiar songs, and light comedy; Not for you if you prefer stronger drama or more natural performances.

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Cast

Elvis PresleyJoan BlackmanAngela LansburyNancy WaltersRoland WintersJohn ArcherHoward McNearSteve Brodie

Director

Norman Taurog

If tonight is a Blue Hawaii night…

…these live in the same corner of my head.

Want one picked out for tonight?

Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.