The Endless Summer (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1966, The Endless Summer is a documentary film directed by Bruce Brown, running about 91 minutes. “The Search for the Perfect Wave!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965 was off-season for surfing) in search of the perfect wave and ultimately, an endless summer.
Who’s in it. The Endless Summer stars Michael Hynson as Himself, Michael Hynson as Himself, Robert August as Himself and Lord James Blears as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, The Endless Summer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel and 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 The Endless Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Endless Summer tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Endless Summer (1966)?
- In US, The Endless Summer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV, and 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 The Endless Summer worth watching?
- The Endless Summer holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Endless Summer?
- The Endless Summer stars Michael Hynson, Michael Hynson, Robert August, Lord James Blears and Bruce Brown.
- When was The Endless Summer released?
- The Endless Summer was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.