Teen Beach Movie (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.9

Teen Beach Movie poster

Released in 2013, Teen Beach Movie is a comedy, family, music and tv movie film directed by Jeffrey Hornaday, running about 96 minutes. “Getting trapped in a movie... is no day at the beach.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Life's a beach for surfers Brady and McKenzie – until a rogue wave magically transports them inside the classic '60s beach party flick, "Wet Side Story," where a full-blown rivalry between bikers and surfers threatens to erupt. There, amidst a sea of surfing, singing and dancing, Brady and Mack accidentally change the storyline, and the film’s dreamy hero and heroine fall for them instead of for each other!

Who’s in it. Teen Beach Movie stars Ross Lynch as Brady, Maia Mitchell as McKenzie 'Mack' Fox, Gracie Gillam as Lela and Garrett Clayton as Tanner, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Teen Beach Movie has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Teen Beach Movie page.

If you liked it. Fans of Teen Beach Movie tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Teen Beach Movie (2013)?
In US, Teen Beach Movie is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Teen Beach Movie worth watching?
Teen Beach Movie holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family, music and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Teen Beach Movie?
Teen Beach Movie stars Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Gracie Gillam, Garrett Clayton and John DeLuca.
When was Teen Beach Movie released?
Teen Beach Movie was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.