Eighteen in the Sun (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1962, Eighteen in the Sun is a comedy film directed by Camillo Mastrocinque, running about 95 minutes. “Bikinis... And Girls! Dancing...And Girls! Parties...And Girls! - On a WILD weekend where the fun never sets!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Italian variation on the Frankie & Annette-Gidget beach party movies that were all the rage in North America in the early 60s. Nicole Molino (Catherine Spaak) and Nicola Molino (Gianni Garko) are not related to one another. In fact, they don’t even know each other until both are inadvertently assigned the same hotel room on the island of Ischia. Nicole isn’t interested in any hanky-panky, so Nicola reluctantly promises to keep his hands to himself.
Who’s in it. Eighteen in the Sun stars Catherine Spaak as Nicole Molino, Lisa Gastoni as Frances, Gianni Garko as Nicola Molino and Spiros Focás as Johnny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Eighteen in the Sun 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 Eighteen in the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Eighteen in the Sun tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Eighteen in the Sun (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Eighteen in the Sun change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Eighteen in the Sun worth watching?
- Eighteen in the Sun holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Eighteen in the Sun?
- Eighteen in the Sun stars Catherine Spaak, Lisa Gastoni, Gianni Garko, Spiros Focás and Luisa Mattioli.
- When was Eighteen in the Sun released?
- Eighteen in the Sun was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.