A Day at the Beach (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1938, A Day at the Beach is an animation film directed by Friz Freleng, running about 10 minutes.
What it’s about. The whole family is at the beach for an outing, and each is having their own little adventure. The Captain fights the sun with his beach umbrella, in an attempt to nap. Grandpa tries to build a sand castle, but the waves keep wiping it out. Mama, after trying to defend her picnic basket, tries dipping a cautious toe into the big bad ocean, eventually needing to be rescued by the Captain.
Who’s in it. A Day at the Beach stars Billy Bletcher as Captain.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, A Day at the Beach 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 A Day at the Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Day at the Beach tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Day at the Beach (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Day at the Beach change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Day at the Beach worth watching?
- A Day at the Beach holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Day at the Beach?
- A Day at the Beach stars Billy Bletcher.