Movie

It Happened at the World's Fair

“Swinging higher than the space needle with the gals and the songs at the famous Worlds Fair!”

★ 5.8(52)19631h 45m

It Happened at the World's Fair is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch It Happened at the World's Fair

🇯🇵 Japan

Good to know

Director: Norman Taurog
Release date: 1963-04-03
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Ted Richmond Productions

It Happened at the World's Fair — trailer

About It Happened at the World's Fair

It Happened at the World's Fair is a 1963 movie in the Comedy, Music and Romance genres, directed by Norman Taurog, starring Elvis Presley, Joan O'Brien and Gary Lockwood. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 52 viewers. Below you can see where to watch It Happened at the World's Fair in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Mike Edwards and Danny Burke fly a cropduster, but due to Danny's gambling debts, a local sheriff takes custody of it. Trying to earn money, they hitchhike to the World's Fair in Seattle and, while Danny tries to earn money playing poker, Mike cares for a small girl whose father has disappeared.

Cast

Elvis Presley

Mike Edwards

Joan O'Brien

Diane Warren

Gary Lockwood

Danny Burke

Vicky Tiu

Sue-Lin

H.M. Wynant

Vince Bradley

Edith Atwater

Miss Steuben

Guy Raymond

Barney Thatcher

Dorothy Green

Miss Ettinger

Kam Tong

Uncle Walter Ling

Yvonne Craig

Dorothy Johnson

Jacqueline deWit

Mrs. Johnson (uncredited)

Kurt Russell

Child who kicks Mike at the fair (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

airplaneuniversal exhibitioncrop dustermetrocolor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch It Happened at the World's Fair in Japan?+

In Japan, It Happened at the World's Fair is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is It Happened at the World's Fair on Netflix?+

It Happened at the World's Fair is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is It Happened at the World's Fair?+

It Happened at the World's Fair has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in It Happened at the World's Fair?+

It Happened at the World's Fair stars Elvis Presley, Joan O'Brien, Gary Lockwood, Vicky Tiu and H.M. Wynant.

When did It Happened at the World's Fair come out?+

It Happened at the World's Fair is a 1963 movie directed by Norman Taurog.

What genre is It Happened at the World's Fair?+

It Happened at the World's Fair is Comedy, Music and Romance film.

Who directed It Happened at the World's Fair?+

It Happened at the World's Fair was directed by Norman Taurog.