Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1966, Paradise, Hawaiian Style is a comedy, romance and music film directed by Michael D. Moore, running about 91 minutes. “His newest! His Biggest!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Blacklisted by the major airlines for endlessly chasing female staff, pilot Rick Richards returns to Hawaii to set up a helicopter charter company with his friend Danny. Having a girl on every island is a good way to get business but it becomes clear that romance and flying don't always mix.
Who’s in it. Paradise, Hawaiian Style stars Elvis Presley as Rick Richards, Suzanna Leigh as Judy Hudson (Friday), James Shigeta as Danny Kohana and Marianna Hill as Lani Kaimana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Paradise, Hawaiian Style has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium 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 Paradise, Hawaiian Style page.
If you liked it. Fans of Paradise, Hawaiian Style tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966)?
- In US, Paradise, Hawaiian Style is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, 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 Paradise, Hawaiian Style worth watching?
- Paradise, Hawaiian Style holds an audience score of 5.1 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 Paradise, Hawaiian Style?
- Paradise, Hawaiian Style stars Elvis Presley, Suzanna Leigh, James Shigeta, Marianna Hill and Donna Butterworth.
- When was Paradise, Hawaiian Style released?
- Paradise, Hawaiian Style was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.