G.I. Blues (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1960, G.I. Blues is a comedy and music film directed by Norman Taurog, running about 104 minutes. “Elvis scores... A Singing Triumph... And A Romantic Hit!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Stationed in West Germany, soldier Tulsa McLean hopes to open up a nightclub when he gets out of the army. Tulsa may lack the capital for such a venture, but a chance to raise the cash comes his way through a friendly wager. Local dancer Lili (Juliet Prowse) is a notorious ice queen, and Tulsa bets everything he has that a friend of his can earn her affections. But, when that friend is dispatched to Alaska, it's up to Tulsa to melt Lili's heart.
Who’s in it. G.I. Blues stars Elvis Presley as Tulsa McLean, Juliet Prowse as Lili, Robert Ivers as Cookie and James Douglas as Rick, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, G.I. Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential 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 G.I. Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of G.I. Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch G.I. Blues (1960)?
- In US, G.I. Blues is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Paramount Plus Premium, 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 G.I. Blues worth watching?
- G.I. Blues holds an audience score of 6.7 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 G.I. Blues?
- G.I. Blues stars Elvis Presley, Juliet Prowse, Robert Ivers, James Douglas and Letícia Román.
- When was G.I. Blues released?
- G.I. Blues was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.