The King's Top Cinematic Hits
Apart from being the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Elvis Presley was also a major movie star, with over 30 films to his name. But which of his movies truly earned the crown?
25. Harum Scarum (1965)
This movie is pure 1960s absurdity. Here, the King plays Johnny Tyronne, a Hollywood action star visiting a fictional Middle Eastern country to promote his latest film. Naturally, he gets kidnapped and roped into an assassination plot because that’s what happens when Elvis leaves the country.
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24. Double Trouble (1967)
What do you get when you mix rock 'n' roll, jewel thieves, mistaken identities, and a trip across Europe? Double Trouble is an Elvis movie that's basically a musical version of a James Bond spoof—just with more guitars and fewer explosions.
Elvis Presley - Double Trouble (1967 'Double Trouble')(widescreen)(stereo) by Kelly's Classics
23. Speedway (1968)
If you ever wanted to see Elvis as a race car driver while also dodging the taxman, Speedway is your film. Presley plays Steve Grayson, a hotshot NASCAR racer who can handle any track. But when it comes to handling money, let's just say he's not exactly Jeff Bezos.
22. Live A Little, Love A Little (1968)
By 1968, Elvis movies had a reputation for being predictable. But Live a Little, Love a Little shook things up. This romantic comedy features Presley as a photographer, Greg Nolan, whose life is turned upside down by an eccentric woman (Michele Carey) who practically kidnaps him into a chaotic affair.
Elvis Presley - Scene from "Live A Little, Love A Little", MGM 1968 by TimothySideburns
21. Kissin' Cousins (1964)
What's better than one Elvis? Two Elvises. In this offbeat comedy, Presley plays both an Air Force officer (Josh Morgan) and his backwoods cousin (Jodie Tatum). This movie is pure camp. The sight of Elvis in a blonde wig alone is worth watching.
20. Frankie And Johnny (1966)
Picture this: Elvis in a fancy riverboat casino, decked out in a bright red gambler's outfit, rolling dice, and breaking hearts. That's Frankie and Johnny, where Presley plays Johnny, a down-on-his-luck gambler whose girlfriend Frankie (Donna Douglas) is getting tired of his bad luck and even worse decision-making.
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19. Spinout (1966)
Spinout gives us a rockstar-race-car-driver who somehow has three women chasing after him. Presley plays Mike McCoy, a free-spirited musician who wants to live life in the fast lane (literally and figuratively). But between dodging marriage proposals and preparing for a big race, he's got his hands full.
18. It Happened At The World's Fair (1963)
Of all the weirdly specific places Elvis movies have taken us, this might be the coolest: the actual 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Elvis plays Mike Edwards, a pilot-turned-drifter who ends up in Seattle with his buddy, looking for work and maybe a little romance.
🎥 IT HAPPENED AT THE WORLD'S FAIR (1963) | Trailer | Full HD | 1080p by MOVIE PREDICTOR
17. Girls! Girls! Girls! (1962)
This one has everything you expect from a classic Elvis flick—romance, catchy songs, and a tropical setting. Presley plays Ross Carpenter, a fisherman in Hawaii who finds himself caught up in romantic drama while trying to save his beloved boat.
Girls! Girls! Girls! - Trailer by Paramount Movies
16. Fun In Acapulco (1963)
Take Elvis, drop him in Mexico, give him a job as a singer-lifeguard, and add some high-diving action—boom, you've got Fun in Acapulco. This is another classic vacation Elvis film but with a little more adventure. The music is lively, and Elvis's chemistry with his co-stars keeps things entertaining.
Fun in Acapulco (1963), Paramount Pictures
15. Wild In The Country (1961)
This is one of Elvis's few serious roles, and he's actually pretty good. In Wild in the Country, Presley plays Glenn, a young man with a shady past who discovers a talent for writing while trying to turn his life around.
Elvis Presley - Scene from the movie Wild in the Country (1961) HD Part 4 by Dressy Dave
14. The Trouble With Girls (1969)
Here's one of the strangest but surprisingly enjoyable movies in Elvis's career. He plays the manager of a traveling chautauqua, a kind of early 20th-century educational and entertainment troupe, that rolls into a small town and gets wrapped up in a mystery involving murder.
13. Tickle Me (1965)
Elvis is a rodeo cowboy-turned-ranch-hand at an all-female dude ranch. But wait, there's more: a treasure hunt, secret villains, and a spooky ghost town. It's a weird mix of Western, comedy, drama, and musical, but somehow, it revived Elvis' movie career after a decline in the mid-1960s.
Elvis Presley - Long Lonely Highway (Tickle Me) | 1965 HD & Stereo by 86Koelle
12. Follow That Dream (1962)
This is not your typical Elvis musical. Follow That Dream is more of a quirky road trip comedy, with Presley playing a free-spirited man who sets up camp on a strip of unused Florida land with his family. Of course, they run into trouble with the government and some gangsters.
[4K] Elvis Presley – "Follow That Dream" 1961 by ElvisTheTigerMan
11. Girl Happy (1965)
Girl Happy follows Presley as Rusty Wells, a musician who gets hired to secretly watch over a rich man's daughter (Shelley Fabares) while she's partying in Fort Lauderdale. Of course, love, music, and beachside shenanigans all get together.
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10. Roustabout (1964)
The King plays a rebellious biker in this film. We watch a leather-jacket-wearing drifter who gets into a bar fight, loses his bike, and ends up working for a struggling carnival. And because he is Elvis, he starts singing, which makes him the sensation who saves the show.
ELVIS PRESLEY-ROUSTABOUT (MOVIE TRAILER) by MyDreamside
9. Change Of Habit (1969)
Elvis' last acting role was a surprisingly serious one as he plays a physician working in an underprivileged urban clinic. Mary Tyler Moore co-stars as a nun who goes undercover to work in the community. Naturally, romance sparks between Elvis and Moore, leading to a dramatic choice: faith or love?
🎥 CHANGE OF HABIT (1969) | Trailer | Full HD | 1080p by MOVIE PREDICTOR
8. Loving You (1957)
This was only Elvis' second film, but it already felt like a reflection of his real life. He plays Deke Rivers, a deliveryman who gets discovered and becomes a rock 'n' roll sensation. It's basically Elvis' own story, with all the highs and lows of sudden fame.
Elvis Presley - Loving You (1957) Original movie scene by Dressy Dave
7. Kid Galahad (1962)
Kid Galahad is a solid sports drama that actually lets Elvis show off his acting skills. He plays Walter Gulick, an ex-GI who stumbles into a boxing career while working at a training camp. The strong supporting cast with Charles Bronson and Gig Young makes this movie stand out.
6. King Creole (1958)
Forget the flashy musicals. This is the movie that proved Elvis could really act. Set in the gritty streets of New Orleans, King Creole follows a troubled young man caught between his love for music and the dangerous world of crime.
5. Jailhouse Rock (1957)
Presley got a chance to define his rock 'n' roll image in this movie. He plays Vince Everett, a rebellious ex-con who becomes a music sensation after learning to play guitar in prison. It's got attitude, swagger, and that legendary title number.
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4. Blue Hawaii (1961)
If you could only pick one Elvis movie to capture his Hollywood legacy, Blue Hawaii might be it. Set in the breathtaking scenery of Hawaii, it follows Presley as Chadwick Gates, a guy fresh out of the Army who'd rather surf and sing than work for his father's pineapple business.
3. G.I. Blues (1960)
Elvis actually served in the Army from 1958 to 1960, and G.I. Blues felt like life imitating art. He plays a US soldier stationed in Germany who dreams of opening his own nightclub. To raise the cash, he bets he can win over a beautiful nightclub singer.
Elvis Presley - G. I. Blues (1960) - HD by the rockabillie
2. Love Me Tender (1956)
Elvis' very first movie was a Western drama set in the aftermath of the Civil War. He plays a brother in a family of Confederate outlaws. When his older brother (thought to be dead) returns home to find him married to his sweetheart, things take a tragic turn.
Love Me Tender (1956) ORIGINAL TRAILER by Unseen Trailers
1. Viva Las Vegas (1964)
If you only watch one Elvis musical, make it Viva Las Vegas. It's got fast cars, electric dance numbers, and the dazzling chemistry between Presley and Ann-Margret. The movie is all energy and fun, with some of the best musical numbers in any Elvis film.
