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G.I. Blues

1960Movie1 h 44 minPG

ComedyMusic
32
BadGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–69%

A romantic, hopeful music movie about show business.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Story

Elvis scores... a singing triumph... and a romantic hit!

Stationed in West Germany, soldier Tulsa McLean hopes to open a nightclub once he's discharged. Although he may lack the capital for such a venture, a chance to raise the cash comes his way through a friendly wager. Local dancer Lili is a notorious ice queen, and Tulsa bets everything he has that a friend of his can earn her affections. But when the friend is dispatched to Alaska, it's up to Tulsa to melt Lili's heart.

Feels like

  • Elvis Musical
  • Classic Romantic Comedy
  • Lighthearted
  • Wholesome Entertainment
  • Military Setting
  • Charming Performances
  • Feel-Good
  • Mid-Century Americana
  • Showbiz Theme

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Norman Taurog
Written by
Edmund Beloin, Henry Garson
Produced by
Hal B. Wallis
Music by
Joseph J. Lilley

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

November 23, 1960 · 1 h 44 min · PG

Released
November 23, 1960
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Music, Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$9 million
Available in
31 countries

Tropes

Bar Brawl, The Bet, Celebrity Paradox +6

  • Bar Brawl
  • The Bet
  • Celebrity Paradox
  • Blonde, Brunette, Redhead
  • Romantic Fake–Real Turn
  • Romantic Wingman
  • Was It All a Lie?
  • Fourth Wall Farewell
  • Hand Puppet

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5 questions, like "Where can I stream G.I. Blues?"

Questions about G.I. Blues

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Where can I stream G.I. Blues?

Paramount+HooplaFawesome

In the United States, G.I. Blues streams on Paramount+, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 6 other countries.

Is G.I. Blues worth watching?

32
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 32 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%).

Is G.I. Blues okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is G.I. Blues good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will G.I. Blues make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).