Living It Up (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1954, Living It Up is a comedy and music film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 95 minutes. “THEY'RE LAFFIN' IT UP!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Homer Flagg (Lewis) is a railroad worker in the small town of Desert Hole, New Mexico. One day he finds an abandoned automobile at an old atomic proving ground. His doctor and best friend, Steve Harris (Martin), diagnoses him with radiation poisoning and gives Homer three weeks to live. A reporter for a New York newspaper, hears of Homer's plight and convinces her editor, to provide an all-expenses paid trip to New York.
Who’s in it. Living It Up stars Dean Martin as Dr. Steven Harris, Jerry Lewis as Homer Flagg, Janet Leigh as Wally Cook and Edward Arnold as The Mayor of New York, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Living It Up 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 and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Living It Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Living It Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Living It Up (1954)?
- In US, Living It Up is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Living It Up worth watching?
- Living It Up holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Living It Up?
- Living It Up stars Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Janet Leigh, Edward Arnold and Fred Clark.