San Diego Surf (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film
Released in 1968, San Diego Surf is a notable film directed by Andy Warhol, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Viva and Taylor Mead are a married couple renting an extra beach-house to a group of surfers sent to them by a Mr. Morrissey of La Jolla Realty. Their daughter, Ingrid Superstar, is pregnant and on the hunt for a husband. Mr. Mead, who is gay, tries to pawn her off to one of the surfers. Meanwhile, Viva wants a divorce from her boy-crazy hubby, who wants a surfer of his own. Tom, a surfer, is inveigled by Mr. Mead to urinate on him. In a close-up, Mr. Mead receives Tom's offering ecstatically, after which he comments, "I'm a real surfer now."
Who’s in it. San Diego Surf stars Joe Dallesandro as Joe, Eric Emerson as Eric, Tom Hompertz as Tom and Taylor Mead as Taylor, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch San Diego Surf page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch San Diego Surf (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for San Diego Surf change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in San Diego Surf?
- San Diego Surf stars Joe Dallesandro, Eric Emerson, Tom Hompertz, Taylor Mead and Ingrid Superstar.
- When was San Diego Surf released?
- San Diego Surf was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.