Under the Boardwalk (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 1.5
Released in 1989, Under the Boardwalk is a comedy and romance film directed by Fritz Kiersch, running about 102 minutes. “It's the last weekend of summer. They'll be friends. They'll be rivals. They'll be falling in love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. It is the final weekend of summer and a group of Californian teenagers are looking forward to an upcoming surf contest. Rival gangs the 'Vals' and the 'Lowks' are confident that they will take home the trophy, but things become complicated when Reef Yorpin - leader of the Lawks - discovers his sister Allie has fallen in love with 'Val' surfer Nick after meeting at a beach party.
Who’s in it. Under the Boardwalk stars Keith Coogan as Andy, Danielle von Zerneck as Allie, Steve Monarque as Reef Yorpin and Roxana Zal as Gitch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.5/10, Under the Boardwalk has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $147.5K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Boardwalk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Boardwalk tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Boardwalk (1989)?
- In US, Under the Boardwalk is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under the Boardwalk worth watching?
- Under the Boardwalk holds an audience score of 1.5 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 Under the Boardwalk?
- Under the Boardwalk stars Keith Coogan, Danielle von Zerneck, Steve Monarque, Roxana Zal and Hunter von Leer.