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King Creole

1958Movie1 h 56 min

84
GreatGoodWatch score
84
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Directed by
Michael Curtiz

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Facts

July 2, 1958 · 1 h 56 min · Violence

Released
July 2, 1958
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Drama, Music, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

Because You Were Nice to Me, Betty and Veronica, Died in Your Arms Tonight +6

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream King Creole?"

Questions about King Creole

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Where can I stream King Creole?

In the United States, King Creole 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 7 other countries.

Is King Creole worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (77).

Is King Creole good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.