Honolulu (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1939, Honolulu is a comedy and romance film directed by Edward Buzzell, running about 83 minutes. “Hundreds of lovely hula girls . . . scores of lilting songs . . . spectacle to make you marvel !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Movie star Brooks Mason tries to avoid his fans and spend some weeks on vacation. When Hawaiian plantage-owner George Smith is mistaken by Mason's fans for Mason and brought to Mason's home. They decide to change their identities for a few weeks. But George Smith is mobbed by Mason's fans again on a personal appearance tour in New York, Mason falls in love to dancer Dorothy March, who also is on her way to Hawaii. Problems for Mason arise due to the fact that Smith is engaged with Cecilia Grayson, and her wealthy father believes, that Smith has double-crossed him. Mason isn't able to establish a connection with Smith in New York due to his agent's orders.
Who’s in it. Honolulu stars Eleanor Powell as Miss Dorothy 'Dot' March, Robert Young as Brooks Mason / George Smith, George Burns as Joe Duffy and Gracie Allen as Millicent 'Millie' De Grasse, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Honolulu 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, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Honolulu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Honolulu tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Honolulu (1939)?
- In US, Honolulu 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 Honolulu worth watching?
- Honolulu holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Honolulu?
- Honolulu stars Eleanor Powell, Robert Young, George Burns, Gracie Allen and Rita Johnson.
- When was Honolulu released?
- Honolulu was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.