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Blue Hawaii

1961·Movie
1h 42min·PG
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Wholesome and romantic

  • Wholesome8
  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and pop culture

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Standout score

  • Music Centrality9
  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

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

Just discharged GI Chad Gates returns to Hawaii, where he becomes a tour guide, defying his mother's wishes for him to join the family business.
Classic Elvis MusicalFeel-Good RomanceFamily FriendlyTropical EscapismNostalgic VibeLighthearted FunIconic SoundtrackBeach SettingSimple Plot

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Blue Hawaii

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Blue Hawaii legally?

Blue Hawaii is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Paramount+, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Blue Hawaii worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 30%, and Metacritic 58). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Blue Hawaii rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Blue Hawaii?

1 h 42 min

Blue Hawaii runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Blue Hawaii?

Critics44
Audiences65

Not quite. Audiences rate Blue Hawaii higher (65) than critics (44). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Blue Hawaii a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$8 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $8 million worldwide, 4.2 times its budget.

What language is Blue Hawaii in?

EnglishFrenchHungarian

It was made in English, with some French, Hungarian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Blue Hawaii?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Blue Hawaii in 64 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Blue Hawaii use?

Alpha BitchAuthor AvatarBail Equals FreedomBar BrawlBrainy BrunetteCaptivity HarmonicaCover VersionThe DitzInterrupted SuicideDoes This Remind You of Anything?Slippery SwimsuitFaint in Shockand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for Blue Hawaii, including Alpha Bitch, Author Avatar, Bail Equals Freedom.