Tahiti Honey (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 3.8
Released in 1943, Tahiti Honey is a comedy, romance and music film directed by John H. Auer, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. The "Eleven Brooklyn Bombshells," a band led by Mickey Monroe ('Dennis O'Keefe (I)' ), are stranded in Tahiti at the time of the fall of France to the Nazis. Suzette "Suzie" Durand (Simone Simon). a French-American girl singing in a nightclub is consumed with a desire to go to the United States. Things go from bad to worse for the band,. and they are faced with the necessity of either taking a girl singer into the group,which they all regard as bad luck, or starving. The band insists that she be dropped as soon as they can earn enough to catch a bot home. But Mickey falls in love with Suzie, and smuggles her on board the ship.
Who’s in it. Tahiti Honey stars Simone Simon as Suzie Durand, Dennis O'Keefe as Mickey Monroe, Michael Whalen as Lt. John Barton and Lionel Stander as Pinkie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.8/10, Tahiti Honey has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tahiti Honey page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tahiti Honey tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tahiti Honey (1943)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tahiti Honey change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tahiti Honey worth watching?
- Tahiti Honey holds an audience score of 3.8 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 Tahiti Honey?
- Tahiti Honey stars Simone Simon, Dennis O'Keefe, Michael Whalen, Lionel Stander and Wally Vernon.
- When was Tahiti Honey released?
- Tahiti Honey was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.