Movie

Living It Up

“THEY'RE LAFFIN' IT UP!”

★ 6.5(36)19541h 34m

Living It Up is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch Living It Up

🇳🇿 New Zealand

Good to know

Director: Norman Taurog
Release date: 1954-08-04
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

About Living It Up

Living It Up is a 1954 movie in the Comedy and Music genres, directed by Norman Taurog, starring Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin and Janet Leigh. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 36 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Living It Up in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Homer Flagg is a railroad worker in the small New Mexico town of Desert Hole. One day, he finds an abandoned automobile at an old atomic proving ground. His doctor and best friend, Steve Harris, diagnoses him with radiation poisoning and gives Homer three weeks to live. A big city reporter hears of Homer's plight and convinces her editor to provide an all-expenses paid trip to New York.

Cast

Jerry Lewis

Homer Flagg

Dean Martin

Dr. Steve Harris

Janet Leigh

Wally Cook

Edward Arnold

The Mayor of New York

Fred Clark

Oliver Stone

Sheree North

Jitterbug Champion

Sammy White

Waiter

Sid Tomack

Master of Ceremonies

Sig Ruman

Dr. Emile Egelhofer

Richard Loo

Dr. Lee

Raymond Greenleaf

Conductor

Walter Baldwin

Isaiah Jackson

Themes & keywords

newspaperheadlineromantic rivalrydeceptionbased on play or musicaljitterbugdoctortrainconsciencescrewball comedybumblingradiation sicknessfaking illnessmedical examinationx-ray

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Living It Up in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Living It Up is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Living It Up on Netflix?+

Living It Up is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Living It Up?+

Living It Up has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Living It Up?+

Living It Up stars Jerry Lewis, Dean Martin, Janet Leigh, Edward Arnold and Fred Clark.

When did Living It Up come out?+

Living It Up is a 1954 movie directed by Norman Taurog.

What genre is Living It Up?+

Living It Up is Comedy and Music film.

Who directed Living It Up?+

Living It Up was directed by Norman Taurog.