Fun in Acapulco (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1963, Fun in Acapulco is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Richard Thorpe, running about 97 minutes. “Come With Elvis to Fabulous Acapulco!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mike works on a boat in Acapulco. When the bratty daughter of the boat owner gets him fired, Mike must find new work. Little boy Rauol helps him get a job as a lifeguard and singer at a local hotel. Clashes abound when Mike runs into the rival lifeguard, who is the champion diver of Mexico.
Who’s in it. Fun in Acapulco stars Elvis Presley as Mike Windgren, Ursula Andress as Marguerita Dauphin, Elsa Cárdenas as Dolores Gomez and Paul Lukas as Maximillian Dauphin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Fun in Acapulco has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel 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 Fun in Acapulco page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fun in Acapulco tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fun in Acapulco (1963)?
- In US, Fun in Acapulco is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, 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 Fun in Acapulco worth watching?
- Fun in Acapulco holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fun in Acapulco?
- Fun in Acapulco stars Elvis Presley, Ursula Andress, Elsa Cárdenas, Paul Lukas and Larry Domasin.
- When was Fun in Acapulco released?
- Fun in Acapulco was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.