Written, co-produced and helmed by Cameron Crowe, Aloha is a rom-com movie that was released on May 29, 2015. The film follows Brian Gilcrest, a former US Air Force officer, who gets tasked with a mission in Hawaii. The bright cast lineup of Aloha includes Bradley Cooper, Rachel McAdams, Alec Baldwin, Emma Stone, Bill Murray, and more.
The film turned out to be a box office disaster, having grossed $26.3 million on a budget of $37 million. Aloha also received backlash for whitewashing the Hawaiian culture, for which Crowe had to apologize to the audience. The movie turned out to be Crowe's last directed film.
Despite not being a well-received movie, Aloha offers a talented cast and stunning Hawaiian scenery, making it worth a watch. Another reason to watch the film is its melodious soundtrack that blends seamlessly with each scene, enhancing the overall viewing experience. Read on to tune into the songs played in the film.
Every song in Cameron Crowe’s Aloha
- Always Gold by Radical Face
- Blue Christmas by Elvis Presley
- Come and Find Me by Josh Ritter
- Everybody Wants to Rule the World by Tears for Fears
- Hanohano Hanalei by Alfred Alohikea
- Heart Is a Drum by Beck
- I Can't Go for That (No Can Do) [Remastered] by Daryl Hall & John Oates
- I Can See For Miles by The Who
- I Know I'm Not Wrong by Fleetwood Mac
- I Love Lucy Theme by Desi Arnaz
- Ipo Lei Manu by Cyril Pahinui
- Kids And Dogs (2021 Remaster) by David Crosby
- Ku'u Lei, Ku'u Ipo by Hapa
- Laid by James
- Let's Go Out Tonight by The Blue Nile
- Like a Rolling Stone by Bob Dylan
- Love Like This by Kodaline
- Pepperland by George Martin
- Phase by Beck
- Slack Key Lullabye by Ledward Ka'apana, Mike Kaawa
- Shooting Stars by Jónsi, Alex Somers
- The March From "Stripes" by Elmer Bernstein
- The Traveler by Harper Vedder
- The Wonderful World of Color by From "The Wonderful World of Color" by The Wellingtons
- Tropical Swing by Bobby Ingano
- Vapour by Vancouver Sleep Clinic
- Wittgenstein's Arm by Neil Halstead
- World Turning by Fleetwood Mac
- Young Americans (2016 Remastered Version) by David Bowie
Aloha plot summary
Here’s how the official logline of the film describes the story:
While on assignment in Oahu, Hawaii, military contractor Brian Gilcrest (Bradley Cooper) reconnects with his old flame Tracy Woodside (Rachel McAdams), now married to an Air Force recruit (John Krasinski).
It further says:
He also spends time with Allison Ng (Emma Stone), a hard-nosed fighter pilot who watches every move that he makes. As they travel throughout the lush terrain, Brian finds himself falling for his feisty guide, while his conversations with Tracy may provide a shocking revelation from their past.
Where to watch Aloha online?
Aloha is available to watch on several streaming platforms including Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+ and Max.
The movie can also be rented on Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango at Home. One also has the option to purchase the physical format of the film such as Blu-ray for collectors through online and offline retailers.
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