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King Creole

1958·Movie
1h 56min
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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Striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Show business, crime, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

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A STORY PULSING WITH THE HEARTBEAT OF TODAY'S YOUTH!

Delinquent Danny Fisher flunks out of high school, quits his job as a nightclub busboy, and one night gets the chance to perform. Success is imminent and local crime boss Maxie Fields wants to hire him to perform at The Blue Shade. Danny declines, but Fields won't take no for an answer.
Elvis PresleyNew OrleansNightclub SingerCrime Drama1950sTeen AngstMusicalGangstersComing of Age

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream King Creole legally?

King Creole is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla 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 King Creole worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is King Creole rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is King Creole?

1 h 56 min

King Creole runs 1 h 56 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on King Creole?

Critics96
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate King Creole higher (96) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is King Creole in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch King Creole?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for King Creole in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does King Creole use?

Because You Were Nice to MeBetty and VeronicaDied in Your Arms TonightEstrogen BrigadeHeld Back in SchoolIn Love with the Gangster's GirlThe Lost LenoreMaybe Ever AfterWe Need a Distraction

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for King Creole, including Because You Were Nice to Me, Betty and Veronica, Died in Your Arms Tonight.