Follow That Dream

Follow That Dream (1961)

  • 74% of users liked it
    (4,611 ratings)

One of a handful of Elvis Presley vehicles for United Artists release, Follow That Dream is a leisurely comedy/musical with a homey appeal that will delight even non-Presley fans. Based on Richard Powell's novel Pioneer Go Home, the film casts Elvis as Toby Kwimper, the most responsible member of an… More

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Unrated, 1 hr. 51 min.
Directed By
Gordon Douglas
Written By
Charles Lederer, Richard Powell
Genres
Drama, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1962 Wide
On DVD
May 11, 2004
MGM Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

    Better than average Elvis vehicle.

  • John A. Nesbit, ToxicUniverse.com

    more entertaining than any Ben Affleck-J-Lo material that Hollywood has produced during the last few years

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • AJ V


    This Elvis movie is more on the dramatic side, but it's not one of the best, it's not that bad either, it's just okay.

  • jay n


    As Elvis movies go this lands squarely in the middle. Not a really good film like King Creole but hardly a piece of junk like Spinout or Harum Scarum. A pleasant somewhat nonsensical family entertainment with a strong moral sense, a few nice songs and enjoyable performances.

  • Wahida K


    Well lol, now that I LOVE funny Movies, my best friend recommended this Movie to me and HOLY CHRIST that was a pretty nice surprise. I liked the end Scene. Elvis drives the Bad Guy Nuts. HOLY MOSES!

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