Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- Mild
- breezy
- witty
- playful
- classic movie night
- date night
What critics said
Critics generally find the film lightweight but highly entertaining, with Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret's chemistry elevating its songs, glamour, and racing spectacle.
What sets it apart
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Lucky and Rusty express flirtation, competition, and exuberance through recurring singing and dancing sequences, including a talent contest.
Lucky and Count Elmo Mancini compete both in the Las Vegas Grand Prix and for Rusty Martin's affection.
Las Vegas swimming pools, casinos, talent shows, helicopters, and racing events provide the film's glamorous social environment.
Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret's screen chemistry is central to the film's comic, romantic, and musical appeal.
Films like Viva Las Vegas, and why
Blue Hawaii
glamorous musical romance driven by charismatic performers, flirtatious rivalry, and energetic dance numbers
Fun in Acapulco
elvis presley musical comedy combining romance, songs, travel spectacle, and a lighthearted fish out of water setup
Gigi
bright romantic musical comedy centered on show-business performance, lively chemistry, and classic studio polish
The Lively Set
playful racing-centered romantic comedy with musical energy, star charisma, and a competitive love triangle
Movie Details
- Director
- George Sidney
- Release Date
- 1964-02-08
- Runtime
- 85 min
- Rating
- 6.1 / 10 (164)
Cast
- Elvis Presley
- Ann-Margret
- Cesare Danova
- William Demarest
- Nicky Blair
- Robert Aiken
- Don Anderson
- Larry Barton
- Toni Basil
- Herman Boden
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Viva Las Vegas about?
- A swaggering race-car hopeful and a spirited pool manager turn Las Vegas competition into a sparkling Elvis musical romance.
- What is Viva Las Vegas like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Viva Las Vegas as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Viva Las Vegas violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Viva Las Vegas as mild.
- What did critics think of Viva Las Vegas?
- Critics generally find the film lightweight but highly entertaining, with Elvis Presley and Ann-Margret's chemistry elevating its songs, glamour, and racing spectacle.
- Which films are like Viva Las Vegas?
- Films with a similar feel include Blue Hawaii, Fun in Acapulco, Gigi, and The Lively Set.
- How long is Viva Las Vegas?
- Viva Las Vegas runs 85 minutes.
- Where can I watch Viva Las Vegas?
- In United States, Viva Las Vegas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
