Paradise, Hawaiian Style
Seen it?1966 | 91 min | Music, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Best for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and anyone in the mood for a love story. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Liked Victor/Victoria? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
Blacklisted by the major airlines for endlessly chasing female staff, pilot Rick Richards returns to Hawaii to set up a helicopter charter company with his friend Danny. Having a girl on every island is a good way to get business but it becomes clear that romance and flying don't always mix.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael D. Moore
- Elvis PresleyRick Richards
- Suzanna LeighJudy Hudson (Friday)
- James ShigetaDanny Kohana
- Marianna HillLani Kaimana
- Donna ButterworthJan Kohana
- Irene TsuPua
- Linda WongLehua Kawena
- Julie ParrishJoanna
- Grady SuttonMr. Cubberson
- Jan ShepardBetty Kohana