FeatureAnimation

Malibu Beach Party (1940): cast, story & where to watch

1940 · Film · ★ 5.5

Malibu Beach Party poster

Released in 1940, Malibu Beach Party is an animation film directed by Friz Freleng, running about 8 minutes.

What it’s about. Jack Bunny (a spoof of Jack Benny) invites Hollywood celebrities to his Malibu house for a party.

Who’s in it. Malibu Beach Party stars Dave Barry as Ned Sparks (voice) (uncredited), Mel Blanc as Winchester / Crab (voice) (uncredited), Gloria Curran as Deanna Durbin (voice) (uncredited) and Jack Lescoulie as Jack Bunny (voice) (uncredited).

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Malibu Beach Party 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 Malibu Beach Party page.

If you liked it. Fans of Malibu Beach Party tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Malibu Beach Party (1940)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Malibu Beach Party change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Malibu Beach Party worth watching?
Malibu Beach Party holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Malibu Beach Party?
Malibu Beach Party stars Dave Barry, Mel Blanc, Gloria Curran and Jack Lescoulie.
When was Malibu Beach Party released?
Malibu Beach Party was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.