Viva Las Vegas (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1964, Viva Las Vegas is a comedy, drama, romance and music film directed by George Sidney, running about 85 minutes. “Elvis is at the wheel but Ann-Margret drives him wild!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lucky Jackson arrives in town with his car literally in tow ready for the first Las Vegas Grand Prix - once he has the money to buy an engine. He gets the cash easily enough but mislays it when the pretty swimming pool manageress takes his mind off things. It seems he will lose both race and girl, problems made more difficult by rivalry from Elmo Mancini, fellow racer and womaniser.
Who’s in it. Viva Las Vegas stars Elvis Presley as Lucky Jackson, Ann-Margret as Rusty Martin, William Demarest as Mr. Martin and Nicky Blair as Shorty Fansworth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Viva Las Vegas has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $9.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Viva Las Vegas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Viva Las Vegas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Viva Las Vegas (1964)?
- In US, Viva Las Vegas is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Viva Las Vegas worth watching?
- Viva Las Vegas holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Viva Las Vegas?
- Viva Las Vegas stars Elvis Presley, Ann-Margret, William Demarest, Nicky Blair and Cesare Danova.
- When was Viva Las Vegas released?
- Viva Las Vegas was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.