What a Honeymoon (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 5.7

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Released in 1980, What a Honeymoon is a comedy and adventure film directed by Jesús Franco, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Two newlyweds, Yolanda, an adventurer, and Simón, a young bookworm, travel to Banana Island, where they enjoy the days of wine and roses of their honeymoon until a particularly ridiculous dying man gives them a simple scrap of paper, thus putting into motion a crazy treasure hunt, as fun and erotic as it is dangerous. (Filmed in 1979, lost around January 1980 and found by chance in 2018, in the vaults of the Spanish Film Archive.)

Who’s in it. What a Honeymoon stars Lina Romay as Yolanda, Emilio Álvarez as Simón, Max H. Boulois as Craig and Antonio Mayans as Matt Simon, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, What a Honeymoon 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 What a Honeymoon page.

If you liked it. Fans of What a Honeymoon tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch What a Honeymoon (1980)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for What a Honeymoon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is What a Honeymoon worth watching?
What a Honeymoon holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in What a Honeymoon?
What a Honeymoon stars Lina Romay, Emilio Álvarez, Max H. Boulois, Antonio Mayans and Susy Boulois.
When was What a Honeymoon released?
What a Honeymoon was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.