Girl Happy (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1965, Girl Happy is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Boris Sagal, running about 96 minutes. “Elvis jumps with the campus crowd to make the beach 'ball' bounce!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Chicago mobster hires a rock and roll singer and his band to keep an eye on his daughter during Spring Break in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Who’s in it. Girl Happy stars Elvis Presley as Rusty Wells, Shelley Fabares as Valerie, Harold J. Stone as Big Frank and Gary Crosby as Andy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Girl Happy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Girl Happy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Girl Happy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Girl Happy (1965)?
- In US, Girl Happy 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 Girl Happy worth watching?
- Girl Happy holds an audience score of 6.7 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 Girl Happy?
- Girl Happy stars Elvis Presley, Shelley Fabares, Harold J. Stone, Gary Crosby and Joby Baker.