Aloha Summer (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1988, Aloha Summer is a comedy and drama film directed by Tommy Lee Wallace, running about 98 minutes. “There's a time in everyone's life that changes them forever. For six friends, it's this summer.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It's the 60s and a bunch of crazy teenagers meet in the beautiful island of Hawaii during their summer holidays. Although they come from different backgrounds, they hang out together and shake up the island! They surf, dance, drink, fight and fall in love. As the summer approaches its end, they find themselves inseparable, friends for a lifetime...
Who’s in it. Aloha Summer stars Chris Makepeace as Mike Tognetti, Yuji Okumoto as Kenzo Konishi, Don Michael Paul as Chuck Granville and Andy Bumatai as Kimo Kepoo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Aloha Summer has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Aloha Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Aloha Summer tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Aloha Summer (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Aloha Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Aloha Summer worth watching?
- Aloha Summer holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Aloha Summer?
- Aloha Summer stars Chris Makepeace, Yuji Okumoto, Don Michael Paul, Andy Bumatai and Warren Fabro.
- When was Aloha Summer released?
- Aloha Summer was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.