Heartbreak Hotel (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1988, Heartbreak Hotel is a comedy and music film directed by Chris Columbus, running about 97 minutes. “A rock and roll fantasy.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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 decides to kidnap Elvis and have him hooked up with his mother.
Who’s in it. Heartbreak Hotel stars David Keith as Elvis Presley, Tuesday Weld as Marie Wolfe, Charlie Schlatter as Johnny Wolfe and Angela Goethals as Pam Wolfe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Heartbreak Hotel has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Heartbreak Hotel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Heartbreak Hotel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Heartbreak Hotel (1988)?
- In GB, Heartbreak Hotel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Heartbreak Hotel worth watching?
- Heartbreak Hotel holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Heartbreak Hotel?
- Heartbreak Hotel stars David Keith, Tuesday Weld, Charlie Schlatter, Angela Goethals and Jacque Lynn Colton.
- When was Heartbreak Hotel released?
- Heartbreak Hotel was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.