Kissin' Cousins (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1964, Kissin' Cousins is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Gene Nelson, running about 96 minutes. “ELViS feudin' ELViS lovin' ELViS swingin'....as he joins his mountain kinfolk for a hey, hey, hayride to good ol' mountain music!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Army officer returns to the Smoky Mountains and tries to convince his kinfolk to allow the Army to build a missile site on their land. Once he gets there, he discovers he has a look-alike cousin.
Who’s in it. Kissin' Cousins stars Elvis Presley as Josh Morgan / Jodie Tatum, Arthur O'Connell as Pappy Tatum, Glenda Farrell as Ma Tatum and Jack Albertson as Captain Robert Salbo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Kissin' Cousins has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Kissin' Cousins page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kissin' Cousins tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kissin' Cousins (1964)?
- In US, Kissin' Cousins is available to 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 Kissin' Cousins worth watching?
- Kissin' Cousins holds an audience score of 4.9 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 Kissin' Cousins?
- Kissin' Cousins stars Elvis Presley, Arthur O'Connell, Glenda Farrell, Jack Albertson and Pamela Austin.
- When was Kissin' Cousins released?
- Kissin' Cousins was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.