Blue Hawaii movie poster

Blue Hawaii

"Ecstatic romance... Exotic dances... Exciting music IN THE WORLD'S LUSHEST PARADISE OF SONG!"

November 22, 1961 1h 42m 5.9/10 (144 votes)

Originally released in 1961. Blue Hawaii is a music/comedy film. directed by Norman Taurog.

Starring Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, and Angela Lansbury

Synopsis

Chad Gates has just been discharged from the Army, and is happy to be back in Hawaii with his surf-board, his beach buddies and his girlfriend.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 22, 1961 64 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (144 votes)
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Budget $2M Production budget
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Box Office $4.2M 2.1x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,000,000
Revenue
$4,200,000

Production Companies

  • Hal Wallis Productions
  • Paramount Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Hawaii about?

Chad Gates has just been discharged from the Army, and is happy to be back in Hawaii with his surf-board, his beach buddies and his girlfriend.

Who directed Blue Hawaii?

Blue Hawaii was directed by Norman Taurog.

How long is Blue Hawaii?

Blue Hawaii has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was Blue Hawaii released?

Blue Hawaii was released on November 22, 1961 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Blue Hawaii?

The main cast of Blue Hawaii includes Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury, Nancy Walters, Roland Winters.

Is Blue Hawaii worth watching?

Blue Hawaii has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 144 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.