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1. Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)

R | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Devastated Peter takes a Hawaiian vacation in order to deal with the recent break-up with his TV star girlfriend, Sarah. Little does he know, Sarah's traveling to the same resort as her ex - and she's bringing along her new boyfriend.

Director: Nicholas Stoller | Stars: Kristen Bell, Jason Segel, Paul Rudd, Mila Kunis

Votes: 302,573 | Gross: $63.17M

2. Despicable Me 3 (2017)

PG | 89 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Gru meets his long-lost, charming, cheerful, and more successful twin brother Dru, who wants to team up with him for one last criminal heist.

Directors: Kyle Balda, Pierre Coffin, Eric Guillon | Stars: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Trey Parker, Miranda Cosgrove

Votes: 154,552 | Gross: $264.62M

3. Runaway Bride (1999)

PG | 116 min | Comedy, Romance

A reporter is assigned to write a story about a woman who has left a string of fiancés at the altar.

Director: Garry Marshall | Stars: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Joan Cusack, Hector Elizondo

Votes: 104,540 | Gross: $152.26M

4. Blue Crush (2002)

PG-13 | 104 min | Drama, Romance, Sport

As a hard-core surfer girl prepares for a big competition, she finds herself falling for a football player.

Director: John Stockwell | Stars: Kate Bosworth, Michelle Rodriguez, Matthew Davis, Sanoe Lake

Votes: 32,920 | Gross: $40.39M

5. Blue Hawaii (1961)

Approved | 102 min | Comedy, Musical

After arriving back in Hawaii from the Army, Chad Gates (Elvis Presley) defies his parents' wishes for him to work at the family business and instead goes to work as a tour guide at his girlfriend's agency.

Director: Norman Taurog | Stars: Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury, Nancy Walters

Votes: 7,505 | Gross: $10.44M

6. Gidget (1959)

Not Rated | 95 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A young girl discovers surfing and love (in that order) during one transitive summer.

Director: Paul Wendkos | Stars: Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell

Votes: 3,825

7. Psycho Beach Party (2000)

Unrated | 95 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Chicklet is a sixteen-year old tomboy who's desperate to be part of the in-crowd of Malibu beach surfers. She's the typical American girl - except for one little problem: her personality is split into more slices than a pepperoni pizza.

Director: Robert Lee King | Stars: Lauren Ambrose, Nicholas Brendon, Thomas Gibson, Kimberley Davies

Votes: 6,602 | Gross: $0.27M

8. So Undercover (2012)

PG-13 | 94 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

A tough, street-smart private eye is hired by the FBI to go undercover in a college sorority.

Director: Tom Vaughan | Stars: Miley Cyrus, Jeremy Piven, Mike O'Malley, Josh Bowman

Votes: 21,252

9. Bob the Butler (2005)

PG-13 | 90 min | Comedy, Family

Tom Green stars as a bumbling buffoon who lands at Butlering after working his way through all other 'A' and 'B' jobs.

Director: Gary Sinyor | Stars: Tom Green, Brooke Shields, Genevieve Buechner, Benjamin B. Smith

Votes: 4,155

10. Tales That Witness Madness (1973)

R | 90 min | Horror

A psychiatrist tells stories of four special cases to a colleague.

Director: Freddie Francis | Stars: Jack Hawkins, Donald Pleasence, Georgia Brown, Donald Houston

Votes: 2,149

11. The Hurricane (1937)

Approved | 104 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A Polynesian sailor unjustly imprisoned after defending himself against a colonial bully is relentlessly persecuted by his island's martinet French governor.

Director: John Ford | Stars: Dorothy Lamour, Jon Hall, Mary Astor, C. Aubrey Smith

Votes: 3,042

12. Bird of Paradise (1932)

Passed | 80 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

A native girl falls for a visitor to her island, but she's chosen to be sacrificed to the volcano god.

Director: King Vidor | Stars: Dolores Del Río, Joel McCrea, John Halliday, Richard 'Skeets' Gallagher

Votes: 1,576

13. Paradise, Hawaiian Style (1966)

Approved | 91 min | Comedy, Musical

Rick Richards is a helicopter pilot who wants to set up a charter flying service in Hawaii -- along the way he makes some friends, including a young Hawaiian girl and her father, romances Judy Hudson, and sings a few songs.

Director: Michael D. Moore | Stars: Elvis Presley, Suzanna Leigh, James Shigeta, Donna Butterworth

Votes: 2,468 | Gross: $2.50M

14. Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961)

Not Rated | 101 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

Gidget, on vacation in Hawaii, finds a gang of lads vying for her attention, starting a chain of romantic complications when her boyfriend arrives.

Director: Paul Wendkos | Stars: James Darren, Michael Callan, Deborah Walley, Carl Reiner

Votes: 1,207

15. Up from the Depths (1979)

R | 85 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

A giant shark-like creature preys on a Hawaiian tourist community.

Director: Charles B. Griffith | Stars: Sam Bottoms, Susanne Reed, Virgil Frye, Kedric Wolfe

Votes: 1,004

16. Sailor Beware (1952)

Not Rated | 108 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Although allergic to kissing girls, Seaman Melvin Jones, through a fluke TV appearance, gets the undeserved reputation of a great kisser dubbed "Mr. Temptation" and is pursued by amorous young females.

Director: Hal Walker | Stars: Dean Martin, Jerry Lewis, Corinne Calvet, Marion Marshall

Votes: 1,385

17. Supergator (2006 Video)

87 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy

An American geologist is monitoring a local volcano when the Supergator, a prehistoric alligator recreated from fossilized DNA, escapes from a secret bio-engineering research center.

Director: Brian Clyde | Stars: Brad Johnson, Kelly McGillis, Bianca Lawson, Mary Alexandra Stiefvater

Votes: 998

18. Flirtation Walk (1934)

Passed | 97 min | Musical

Musical-romance with Powell as private in Hawaii involved with general's daughter Keeler. Break up to avoid scandal but reunite years later when he produces play at West Point starring her.

Director: Frank Borzage | Stars: Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Pat O'Brien, Ross Alexander

Votes: 872

19. Honolulu (1939)

Passed | 83 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

Wanting a break from his overzealous fans, a famous movie star hires a Hawaiian plantation owner to switch places with him for a few weeks.

Director: Edward Buzzell | Stars: Eleanor Powell, Robert Young, George Burns, Gracie Allen

Votes: 760

20. Waikiki Wedding (1937)

Passed | 89 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

A beauty contest winner of the "Miss Pineapple Princess" pageant takes part in a publicity scheme in Hawaii, and is pursued by an advertising executive for the agency doing the promotion.

Director: Frank Tuttle | Stars: Bing Crosby, Bob Burns, Martha Raye, Shirley Ross

Votes: 403

21. Pearl of the South Pacific (1955)

Approved | 86 min | Action, Adventure

Two beachcombers with a yacht join woman-with-a-past Rita on a quest for black pearls on a secret island. Arrived, they find another white man has made himself high priest; but George, the ... See full summary »

Director: Allan Dwan | Stars: Virginia Mayo, Dennis Morgan, David Farrar, Murvyn Vye

Votes: 364

22. Kona Coast (1968)

Not Rated | 93 min | Crime, Drama

To avenge the death of his murdered daughter, charter boat captain Sam Moran becomes a one-man vigilante squad taking on the wealthy, drugged-up punk that killed her.

Director: Lamont Johnson | Stars: Richard Boone, Vera Miles, Joan Blondell, Steve Ihnat

Votes: 270

23. Blood Money (1933)

Passed | 65 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Romance

Bill Bailey (George Bancroft) is a Los Angeles, California bail bondsman who lives in a world of complete, casual corruption, where all he has to do is pick up the phone to get the charges ... See full summary »

Director: Rowland Brown | Stars: George Bancroft, Judith Anderson, Frances Dee, Chick Chandler

Votes: 417

24. The Newest Pledge (2010)

R | 85 min | Comedy

A hard partying fraternity decides to pledge a baby that they find on their doorstep the morning after their most decadent party of the semester.

Director: Jason Michael Brescia | Stars: Rob Steinhauser, Joseph Booton, Jason Mewes, Mindy Sterling

Votes: 464

25. Fly Away Baby (1937)

Passed | 60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Torchy Blane solves a murder and smuggling case during a round-the-world flight.

Director: Frank McDonald | Stars: Glenda Farrell, Barton MacLane, Gordon Oliver, Hugh O'Connell

Votes: 480

26. Song of the Islands (1942)

Passed | 76 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

With his sidekick Rusty, Jeff Harper sails to paradisiacal tropical isle Ahmi-Oni to bargain on behalf of his cattle baron father for land owned by transplanted Irishman Dennis O'Brien. But... See full summary »

Director: Walter Lang | Stars: Betty Grable, Victor Mature, Jack Oakie, Thomas Mitchell

Votes: 287

27. It's a Date (1940)

Approved | 103 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

An aspiring actress is offered the lead in a major new play, but discovers that her mother, a more seasoned performer, expects the same part. The situation is further complicated when they both become involved with the same man.

Director: William A. Seiter | Stars: Deanna Durbin, Kay Francis, Walter Pidgeon, Eugene Pallette

Votes: 669

28. Hello Aloha (1952)

6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy

In the city, Goofy finds his daily job much too stressful so he decides to leave this hustle and bustle for a more peaceful life in the tropics. He finds life there most enjoyable ... See full summary »

Director: Jack Kinney | Stars: Pinto Colvig, Winston Hibler, James MacDonald, Harry Owens

Votes: 448

29. Hawaiian Aye Aye (1964)

Approved | 6 min | Family, Animation, Short

Tweety Bird is on vacation with his mistress, Granny, in Hawaii, where Sylvester Cat is scrounging for food on a beach. Sylvester spots Tweety and tries to reach him in his cage, which is ... See full summary »

Director: Gerry Chiniquy | Stars: Mel Blanc, June Foray

Votes: 217

30. Hawaiian Nights (1939)

Passed | 65 min | Comedy, Music, Romance

Bandleader Tim Hartley's father objects strongly to his son's occupation choice and packs him off to Hawaii to manage the family hotel holdings. This proves to be a wrong move as Hawaiia has more bands than it does pineapples.

Director: Albert S. Rogell | Stars: Johnny Downs, Constance Moore, Mary Carlisle, Eddie Quillan

Votes: 21

31. Robinson Crusoe of Clipper Island (1936)

Approved | 256 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

A 14-episode serial in which Mala, a Polynesian in the employ of U.S. Intelligence investigates sabotage on Clipper Island. A gang of spies causes the eruption of a volcano, for which our ... See full summary »

Directors: Ray Taylor, Mack V. Wright | Stars: Mala, Rex, Buck the Dog, Mamo Clark

Votes: 120

32. Hawaii Calls (1938)

Approved | 91 min | Drama, Musical

After being nabbed while trying to stow away on board an ocean liner en route to Hawaii, young Bobby Breen sings for his travel fare and, along with sidekick Pua, turns detective to recover stolen naval documents from crooks.

Director: Edward F. Cline | Stars: Bobby Breen, Ned Sparks, Irvin S. Cobb, Gloria Holden

Votes: 92

33. Moonlight in Hawaii (1941)

Passed | 60 min | Adventure, Comedy, Music

Pete Fleming and his quartet, which includes himself, Ollie Barrett, ""Simpson and "Beans" Smith, fail to make good on the radio, so Pete becomes a tourist guide. He escorts the wealthy Mrs... See full summary »

Director: Charles Lamont | Stars: Jane Frazee, Leon Errol, Mischa Auer, Johnny Downs

Votes: 50

34. Blue Hawaii (1950)

7 min | Animation, Short, Music

The cartoon travelogue shows us the splendors of Hawaii. Next, we're invited to follow the bouncing ball and sing along to "Blue Hawaii."

Directors: Seymour Kneitel, Al Eugster | Stars: Charles Irving, Sid Raymond

Votes: 31

35. Ice Cream Nation (2013 TV Movie)

60 min | Family

A look at the best and most innovative ice cream shops, throughout the United States.

Director: Scott Galloway | Stars: Bryan Petroff, Doug Quint

36. Screen Snapshots: Hawaii in Hollywood (1948)

Approved | 10 min | Short

Many Hollywood celebrities are on hand to brighten the occasion which is a Hawaiian-style party hosted by Don the Beachcomber, who was famous mostly for hosting parties and having movie ... See full summary »

Director: Ralph Staub | Stars: Jud Allen, Don the Beachcomber, Lee Bowman, Georgia Carroll

37. Going Places with Lowell Thomas, #8 (1935)

Approved | 10 min | Documentary, Short, News

Lowell Thomas takes a look at the less romantic side of the Hawaiian Islands by comparing Honolulu as a modern American city and the balance of the islands in their more practical aspects. ... See full summary »

Director: Charles E. Ford | Star: Lowell Thomas

38. Monsanto Night Presents Tony Bennett in Waikiki (1973 TV Special)

52 min | Music

Singer Tony Bennett stars in a musical showcase of scenic Hawaii, taped on location around Waikiki and at the Monarch Room of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel, with special guests Joey Heatherton and Mike Curb Congregation.

Director: Clark Jones | Stars: Tony Bennett, Joey Heatherton, Mike Curb Congregation, Joanna Bennett

39. The Incredible Hulk (1978–1982)
Episode: Married (1978)

TV-PG | 95 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

David and Carolyn marry in Honolulu, Hawaii and continue to work to find a cure for both their afflictions in a race against time.

Director: Kenneth Johnson | Stars: Bill Bixby, Jack Colvin, Lou Ferrigno, Mariette Hartley

Votes: 623

40. The Adventures of Hiram Holliday (1956–1961)
Episode: Hawaiian Hamzah (1956)

30 min | Comedy

Hiram uncovers foreign agents plan to freeze the Pacific fleet in Pearl Harbor with their diabolical weapon.

Director: Philip Rapp | Stars: Wally Cox, Ainslie Pryor, John Wengraf, Lei Aloha

41. The Bob Cummings Show (1955–1959)
Episode: Bob and Schultzy at Sea (1958)

Not Rated | 26 min | Comedy

While on the cruise to Hawaii, Bob sets up Shultzey on a date with a meek man (Don Knotts).

Director: Robert Cummings | Stars: Robert Cummings, Rosemary DeCamp, Ann B. Davis, Dwayne Hickman

Votes: 21

42. The Brady Bunch (1969–1974)
Episode: The Tiki Caves (1972)

Not Rated | 26 min | Comedy, Family

The Brady boys arrive at the cave to return the idol to the burial site, only to be held prisoners by an angry archaeologist who lays claim to the cave and believes that they stole the idol.

Director: Jack Arnold | Stars: Robert Reed, Florence Henderson, Ann B. Davis, Maureen McCormick

Votes: 263

43. Danger Theatre (1993)
Episode: Fatal Distraction/Lethal Luau (1993)

Comedy

In 'The Searcher' segment, titled "Fatal Distraction", the knight errant comes to the aid of a married man who had a one-night-stand with a beautiful but psychotic woman who is threatening ... See full summary »

Directors: Greg Beeman, Penelope Spheeris | Stars: Diedrich Bader, Adam West, Billy Morrissette, Peter Navy Tuiasosopo

Votes: 8

44. Fantasy Island (1977–1984)
Episode: The Beachcomber/The Last Whodunnit (1978)

TV-G | 60 min | Adventure, Family, Fantasy

Under tremendous pressure from his job and family, Charles Preston chucks it all to be a beachcomber; and devoted fan Mabel Jarvis of a mystery writer tries to find out who killed her, acting out the writer's final unfinished manuscript.

Director: George McCowan | Stars: Ricardo Montalban, Hervé Villechaize, John Astin, Jack Carter

Votes: 84

45. Follow the Sun (1961–1962)
Episode: Busman's Holiday (1961)

60 min | Adventure

Eric Jason recognizes a mob hitman on the beach cavorting with a blonde bombshell.

Director: Mitchell Leisen | Stars: Barry Coe, Brett Halsey, Gigi Perreau, Gary Lockwood

46. Follow the Sun (1961–1962)
Episode: Chicago Style (1962)

60 min | Adventure

Eric Jason discovers Pinky Hamilton, a famous jazz pianist, is living in Hawaii under an assumed name and plans to write a story about his career. Pinky isn't happy about being discovered ... See full summary »

Stars: Gary Lockwood, Gigi Perreau, Keenan Wynn, Lee Patrick

47. Follow the Sun (1961–1962)
Episode: Little Girl Lost (1961)

51 min | Adventure

Jason investigates a young woman's claim that she suffers from amnesia after rescuing her from drowning.

Director: Ted Post | Stars: Barry Coe, Brett Halsey, Gary Lockwood, Jay Lanin

48. Follow the Sun (1961–1962)
Episode: The Inhuman Equation (1962)

60 min | Adventure

Ben considers his current assignment - writing about a new computer - extremely boring, until a nerdy accountant discovers that the machine made a mistake in its calculations.

Director: Jack Donohue | Stars: Barry Coe, Gary Lockwood, Wally Cox, Jim Backus

49. Gidget (1965–1966)
Episode: In God, and Nobody Else, We Trust (1965)

TV-G | 30 min | Comedy

Gidget is unable to find a date for the upcoming luau and convinces her brother-in-law John to accompany her. John tries to fit in with the teenagers, but his behavior puts them off.

Director: William Asher | Stars: Sally Field, Don Porter, Betty Conner, Pete Duel

Votes: 66

50. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: The Jeffersons Go to Hawaii: Part 4 (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

George and Tom are washed ashore during an angry storm.

Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 75