Harum Scarum (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1965, Harum Scarum is a comedy, drama, crime and romance film directed by Gene Nelson, running about 85 minutes. “1001 Swingin' nights as ELVIS brings the Big Beat to Bagdad in a riotous, rockin' rollin' adventure spoof!!!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Johnny Tyronne, action movie star and ladies man, is traveling through the Middle East on a goodwill tour to promote his latest movie, "Sands of the Desert". Once he arrives, however, he is kidnapped by a gang of assassins who were so impressed with his on-screen adventures that they want to hire him to carry out an assassination for them.
Who’s in it. Harum Scarum stars Elvis Presley as Johnny Tyronne, Mary Ann Mobley as Princess Shalimar, Fran Jeffries as Aishah and Michael Ansara as Ptince Dragna, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Harum Scarum has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $3.1M at the box office.
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 Harum Scarum page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harum Scarum tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harum Scarum (1965)?
- In US, Harum Scarum 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 Harum Scarum worth watching?
- Harum Scarum holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harum Scarum?
- Harum Scarum stars Elvis Presley, Mary Ann Mobley, Fran Jeffries, Michael Ansara and Jay Novello.
- When was Harum Scarum released?
- Harum Scarum was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.