Malibu Beach (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1978, Malibu Beach is a comedy film directed by Robert J. Rosenthal, running about 96 minutes. “Where The Ocean Sets The Motion!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Day or night, it's a hot and wild summer at Malibu Beach. When the sun is high, it's Dina's (Kim Lankford) job to patrol the area. Being the hot new lifeguard on duty isn't as easy as you'd think -- there's the older, muscle-bound beach idiot Dugan continually lusting after her, while jerk kids fake drowning just to get her to save them. And who can forget that pesky bikini-stealing dog?!?
Who’s in it. Malibu Beach stars Kim Lankford as Dina, James Daughton as Bobby, Susan Player as Sally and Michael Luther as Paul, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Malibu Beach has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Malibu Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Malibu Beach tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Malibu Beach (1978)?
- In CA, Malibu Beach is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Malibu Beach worth watching?
- Malibu Beach holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Malibu Beach?
- Malibu Beach stars Kim Lankford, James Daughton, Susan Player, Michael Luther and Steve Oliver.
- When was Malibu Beach released?
- Malibu Beach was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.