Gidget (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1959, Gidget is a comedy and romance film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 95 minutes. “Watch out Brigitte...here comes Gidget!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggie. She's fascinated with his sport and starts to hang out with his clique. Although they make fun of her at first, they teach her to surf and soon she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget". But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.
Who’s in it. Gidget stars Sandra Dee as Gidget, James Darren as Moondoggie, Cliff Robertson as The Big Kahuna and Arthur O'Connell as Russell Lawrence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Gidget has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $1.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and YouTube TV 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 Gidget page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gidget tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gidget (1959)?
- In US, Gidget is available to stream on 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 Gidget worth watching?
- Gidget holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gidget?
- Gidget stars Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell and Mary LaRoche.
- When was Gidget released?
- Gidget was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.