April entdeckt Hawaii (1961): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1961 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1961, April entdeckt Hawaii is a komödie, liebesfilm and musik film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 101 minutes. “Get Happy! Get with it! Beach-Parties! Luau-Feasts! Surf-Boarding! Hula-Dancing! Have yourself a Hawaiian holiday when..."Gidget Goes Hawaiian"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Francis is desperate: her parents want to force her to come with them on vacation to Hawaii - just during the two weeks when her beloved "Moondoggy" is home from College. When he suggests her to go for it, she's even more in panic - doesn't he care to be with her? So she sets out for Hawaii in the worst mood. On the plane she meets the sociable Abby, who gives her the advice to forget about Jeff - and regrets it shortly after, when Francis follows the advice and steals her boyfriend Eddie, a famous dancer. But then Jeff discovers he's missing Francis...
Who’s in it. April entdeckt Hawaii stars Deborah Walley as Francine "Gidget" Lawrence, James Darren as Jeffrey "Moondoggy" Matthews, Michael Callan as Eddie Horner and Carl Reiner as Russ Lawrence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, April entdeckt Hawaii has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch April entdeckt Hawaii page.
If you liked it. Fans of April entdeckt Hawaii tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch April entdeckt Hawaii (1961)?
- In USA, April entdeckt Hawaii is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is April entdeckt Hawaii worth watching?
- April entdeckt Hawaii holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy komödie, liebesfilm and musik. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in April entdeckt Hawaii?
- April entdeckt Hawaii stars Deborah Walley, James Darren, Michael Callan, Carl Reiner and Peggy Cass.
- When was April entdeckt Hawaii released?
- April entdeckt Hawaii was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.