Bubba Ho-tep (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2002, Bubba Ho-tep is a comedy, thriller, fantasy and horror film directed by Don Coscarelli, running about 92 minutes. “The King vs. The King of the Dead.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bubba Ho-tep tells the "true" story of what really did become of Elvis Presley. We find Elvis as an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, who switched identities with an Elvis impersonator years before his "death," then missed his chance to switch back. He must team up with JFK and fight an ancient Egyptian mummy for the souls of their fellow residents.
Who’s in it. Bubba Ho-tep stars Bruce Campbell as Elvis Presley / Sebastian Haff, Ossie Davis as John F. "Jack" Kennedy, Ella Joyce as The Nurse and Heidi Marnhout as Callie Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Bubba Ho-tep has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bubba Ho-tep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bubba Ho-tep tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bubba Ho-tep (2002)?
- In US, Bubba Ho-tep is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bubba Ho-tep worth watching?
- Bubba Ho-tep holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, fantasy and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bubba Ho-tep?
- Bubba Ho-tep stars Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis, Ella Joyce, Heidi Marnhout and Bob Ivy.
- When was Bubba Ho-tep released?
- Bubba Ho-tep was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.