Back to the Beach movie poster

Back to the Beach

"All killer...no filler!!"

August 7, 1987 1h 32m 5.9/10 (46 votes)

Originally released in 1987. Back to the Beach is a comedy/music film. directed by Lyndall Hobbs.

Starring Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, and Lori Loughlin

Synopsis

Cowabunga! The surfing '60s ride into the new wave as Frankie and Annette star in this hip update of their old-time, good-time beach movies. With special appearances by Bob Denver, Tony Dow, Pee-Wee Herman, Jerry Mathers and other familiar faces. Frankie and Annette grow up and have kids in the midwest. They return to LA to visit their daughter who is shacked up with her boyfriend and tries to hide the fact. They begin to have marriage problems when Frankie runs into Connie, who has erected a shrine to him in her night club. Their punk son has joined up with the local surf toughs, and things all come to a head when the toughs challenge the good guys to a surfing duel

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 7, 1987 38 years ago
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Runtime 1h 32m 92 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (46 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Back to the Beach about?

Cowabunga! The surfing '60s ride into the new wave as Frankie and Annette star in this hip update of their old-time, good-time beach movies. With special appearances by Bob Denver, Tony Dow, Pee-We...

Who directed Back to the Beach?

Back to the Beach was directed by Lyndall Hobbs.

How long is Back to the Beach?

Back to the Beach has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).

When was Back to the Beach released?

Back to the Beach was released on August 7, 1987 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Back to the Beach?

The main cast of Back to the Beach includes Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Lori Loughlin, Tommy Hinkley, Demian Slade.