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Fun in Acapulco

1963·Movie
1h 37min·PG
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes57%50%
IMDb5.9Rotten Tomatoes57%50%

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Fun in Acapulco fingerprint

Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Romantic

  • Romance7
  • Hopefulness6
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some situational comedy and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Kept in the background

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction6
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Music Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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About

Come With Elvis to Fabulous Acapulco!

Mike Windgren works on a boat in Acapulco, but when the bratty daughter of its owner gets him fired, Mike finds new work as a lifeguard and singer at a local hotel. Tensions increase when Mike runs afoul of the rival lifeguard—also the champion diver of Mexico.
Elvis PresleyAcapulcoMusical ComedyRomantic Escapism1960s Pop CultureTravel DestinationLightheartedIconic SoundtrackClassic Hollywood

Crew

Directed by:
Michael D. Moore, Richard Thorpe
Written by:
Allan Weiss
Produced by:
Hal B. Wallis, Paul Nathan, Joseph H. Hazen
Composed by:
Charles Grenzbach, Hugo Grenzbach, Joseph J. Lilley

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Fun in Acapulco

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Where can I stream Fun in Acapulco legally?

Paramount+PhiloHoopla

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

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 5.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 57%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Fun in Acapulco rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Fun in Acapulco?

1 h 37 min

Fun in Acapulco runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Fun in Acapulco?

Critics57
Audiences55

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 55 out of 100, so both groups see Fun in Acapulco much the same way.

What language is Fun in Acapulco in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Fun in Acapulco?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Fun in Acapulco in 69 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Fun in Acapulco use?

Beastly BloodsportsImpoverished PatricianMake-Out PointIntimate Lotion ApplicationSplit-Screen Phone CallCopycat MockeryOut of Job, Into the PlotShipper on DeckLove TriangleAuto Erotica

TV Tropes lists 10 storytelling tropes for Fun in Acapulco, including Beastly Bloodsports, Impoverished Patrician, Make-Out Point.