Bubba Ho-tep
“The King vs. The King of the Dead.”
Synopsis
The "true" story of what really became of Elvis Presley. We find Elvis as an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, who switched identities with an Elvis impersonator years before his "death," then missed his chance to switch back. He must team up with JFK and fight an ancient Egyptian mummy for the souls of their fellow residents.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Bubba Ho-Tep (2002) - TV Spot (HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-10-10
Top Cast
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Bruce Campbell
Elvis Presley / Sebastian Haff
Ossie Davis
John F. "Jack" Kennedy
Ella Joyce
The Nurse
Heidi Marnhout
Callie Thomas
Bob Ivy
Bubba Ho-tep
Edith Jefferson
Elderly Woman
Larry Pennell
Kemosabe
Reggie Bannister
Rest Home Administrator
Daniel Roebuck
Hearse Driver
Daniel Schweiger
Hearse Driver
Harrison Young
Elvis' Roommate
Linda Flammer
Room Nurse
Cean Okada
Attending Nurse
Solange Morand
Iron Lung Lady
Karen Placencia
Baby
Bruce Rawitz
TV Announcer
Joseph Primero
Janitor
Chuck Williams
Elvis' Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
Semana Internacional de Cine Fantástico Estepona
Festival / Special Debut
June 9, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 7, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.24x
+$240K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Coscarelli
- Screenplay & Story
- Don Coscarelli
- Original Score
- Brian Tyler
- Original Title
- Bubba Ho-tep
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, German
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.2M
- Production Studios
- Silver Sphere Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Coscarelli
Don Coscarelli, Joe R. Lansdale
Brian Tyler
Adam Janeiro
Scott J. Gill, Donald Milne
Jason R. Savage, Ronnie Truss, Mark Wooding, Don Coscarelli, Dac Coscarelli
Department Leadership Roster
Jason R. Savage
Producer
Ronnie Truss
Producer
Mark Wooding
Producer
Adam Janeiro
Director of Photography
Scott J. Gill
Editor
Don Coscarelli
Director
Don Coscarelli
Producer
Brian Tyler
Original Music Composer
Daniel Vecchione
Production Design
Don Coscarelli
Screenplay
David Hartman
Visual Effects Supervisor
Shelley Kay
Costume Design
Michael T. Smith
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gary Kent
Stunt Coordinator
Donald Milne
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bubba Ho-tep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bubba Ho-tep about?
The "true" story of what really became of Elvis Presley. We find Elvis as an elderly resident in an East Texas rest home, who switched identities with an Elvis impersonator years before his "death," then missed his chance to switch back. He must team up with JFK and fight an ancient Egyptian mummy for the souls of their fellow residents.
Who directed Bubba Ho-tep?
Bubba Ho-tep was directed by Don Coscarelli.
Who stars in Bubba Ho-tep?
The principal cast of Bubba Ho-tep includes Bruce Campbell, Ossie Davis, Ella Joyce, Heidi Marnhout, Bob Ivy.
When was Bubba Ho-tep released and how long is it?
Bubba Ho-tep was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bubba Ho-tep?
Bubba Ho-tep had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $1.2M at the worldwide box office (1.24 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Bubba Ho-tep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bubba Ho-tep was composed by Brian Tyler.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bubba Ho-tep?
Bubba Ho-tep holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).