PG-13

Heartbreak Hotel

1972. My family needed some help, my town needed a hero, and my band needed a break. So I borrowed Mom's pink Cadillac and I kidnapped Elvis Presley, and our lives were never the same again.

1988 • 97 min • Comedy · Music

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Synopsis

When a teen tries to set up a band at his school, his mother - who was a big fan of Elvis Presley - gets in a wreck. He and his band members then decide to kidnap Elvis and hook him up with his mother.

Our family guide

Best from age 12

Movie Knight Score

36 reviews

51 Audience · 36 · 100%

A teen and his band kidnap Elvis Presley to cheer up his hospitalized, superfan mother. Hijinks ensue as they try to keep their musical hero hidden while he rediscovers his passion for performing.

Violence & peril: 3/10
Language: 2/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 3/10
Romance & sensuality: 2/10
Scary moments: 1/10

Heads up

Disrespect for authority
Depiction of kidnapping
Brief moments of peril

What it models well

The healing power of music
Helping family in need
Following your dreams

Talk about it after

Is it ever okay to do something wrong for a good reason?
The real meaning of celebrity
The impact of grief and recovery

Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for Heartbreak Hotel. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.