Beside the Seaside (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1948, Beside the Seaside is a comedy and animation film directed by Ralph Ayres, running about 2 minutes.
What it’s about. Part of Esso's series of "Car-tune" advertising. The dog works as a garage owner nearby the beach, and is disrupted by an annoying salesman whose car incidentally breaks down. Luckily, he finds his solution in Esso petrol.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Beside the Seaside has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Beside the Seaside page.
If you liked it. Fans of Beside the Seaside tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Beside the Seaside (1948)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Beside the Seaside change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Beside the Seaside worth watching?
- Beside the Seaside holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Beside the Seaside released?
- Beside the Seaside was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 2 minutes.