Road to Bali

Released Dec 25, 1952

1h 31m

Musical

Comedy

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75%

Tomatometer

8 Reviews

64%

Audience Score

2,500+ Ratings

In this musical, Harold (Bob Hope) and George (Bing Crosby) are two vaudeville performers in Australia. After they realize their local gal pals intend to marry them, they sign up for a diving expedition led by the local island prince, Ken Arok (Murvyn Vye). They soon meet the prince's sister, Lalah (Dorothy Lamour), who rules a beautiful island. When their dive uncovers a jewel-filled chest, Ken tries to steal both the treasure and Lalah's throne, and the trio is forced into hiding.

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Bob Thomas

Associated Press

Bob Hope and Bing Crosby keep the quips flying at a machine-gun pace.

Jul 24, 2019

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Offers enough nyuks to maintain interest.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 3, 2021

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Clyde Gilmour

Maclean's Magazine

Some of the roguish partners' mugging at the camera and sly personal "asides" may get on your nerves once or twice, but in most respects this is an acceptable sequel...

Oct 7, 2019

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James Plath

Family Home Theater

Though not as funny as Road to Morocco and Road to Utopia, this 91-minute comedy is a good place to start for families with younger children because it is color and because Road to Bali is a kitchen sink film.

Rated: B

Jan 16, 2018

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Follows the usual formula for these Crosby-Hope road movies.

Rated: C+

Apr 29, 2009

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Phil Hall

Film Threat

By this point of the road, the fun has become thin and repetitive.

Rated: 2/5

Apr 3, 2009

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Liam D

The weakest of the "Road To" series because it feels a lot more slower but not without some charms

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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StephenPaul C

LOL, the funniest 01 hour: and 31 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/23/23

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Audience Member

Really fun movie!!! I use to watch it 2-3 times a Saturday if there was nothing to do but watch movies all day. I love the humor and plus the bing and Hope combo is legendary!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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robert p

It is great to compare the humor or yesteryear but in this day and age I doubt any Road to anywhere would not exist!!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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mike v

Road to Bali is a 1952 American comedy film directed by Hal Walker 🏝 It's ok, but I feel mixed about this one 😉 I'd recommend it if you like this genre, but if not then probably give it a miss 👍🏼👎🏼 Some very funny moments. TOGETHER AGAIN!... IN THE BEST AND FUNNIEST 'ROAD' PICTURE YET!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

The movie had its moments of hilarity and tons of good puns.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Hal Walker

Director

Bing Crosby

George Cochran

Bob Hope

Harold Gridley

Dorothy Lamour

Princess Lala

Murvyn Vye

Ken Arok

Peter Coe

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Synopsis

In this musical, Harold (Bob Hope) and George (Bing Crosby) are two vaudeville performers in Australia. After they realize their local gal pals intend to marry them, they sign up for a diving expedition led by the local island prince, Ken Arok (Murvyn Vye). They soon meet the prince's sister, Lalah (Dorothy Lamour), who rules a beautiful island. When their dive uncovers a jewel-filled chest, Ken tries to steal both the treasure and Lalah's throne, and the trio is forced into hiding.

Director: Hal Walker
Screenwriter: Frank Butler, Hal Kanter, William Morrow
Production Co: Bing Crosby Productions, Paramount Pictures, Hope Enterprises
Genre: Musical, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 25, 1952, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 11, 2016
Runtime: 1h 31m

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