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Heartbreak Hotel

1988Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

ComedyMusic
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes38%50%

A nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life and pop culture.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

1972. My family needed some help, my town needed a hero, and my band needed a break. So I borrowed Mom's pink Cadillac and I kidnapped Elvis Presley, and our lives were never the same again.

When a teen tries to set up a band at his school, his mother - who was a big fan of Elvis Presley - gets in a wreck. He and his band members then decide to kidnap Elvis and hook him up with his mother.

Feels like

  • 1950s Nostalgia
  • Elvis Presley
  • Teen Comedy
  • Kidnapping
  • Music-Driven
  • Homage to the King
  • Road Trip
  • Feel-Good
  • Mother-Son Relationship

Cast

16 of 16

Crew

Directed by
Chris Columbus
Written by
Chris Columbus
Produced by
Debra Hill, Lynda Obst
Music by
Georges Delerue

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Facts

September 30, 1988 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
September 30, 1988
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Comedy, Music
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Heartbreak Hotel worth watching?"

Questions about Heartbreak Hotel

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Heartbreak Hotel worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 38%). Audiences rate it higher (54 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is Heartbreak Hotel okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Heartbreak Hotel make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Heartbreak Hotel?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.