The Beach Girls (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1982, The Beach Girls is a comedy film directed by Bud Townsend, running about 91 minutes. “Celebrate summer and fun with a slew of bikini-clad beach bunnies!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. School is out, and three girls head to the beach for vacation. Two of the girls are world-wise party-goers who attempt to loosen up their naive, virginal friend, whose uncle has allowed the girls to stay at his beach house. When the near-sighted, drug smuggling Captain Bly dumps his cargo of marijuana, the bales wash up on shore. The two party girls, Ginger and Ducky, quickly stuff the dope into giant bags and spirit it back to the beach house, where it fuels a party with assorted misfits, delivery persons, and passersby.
Who’s in it. The Beach Girls stars Debra Blee as Sarah, Val Kline as Ginger, Jeana Keough as Ducky and Jeana Keough as Ducky, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, The Beach Girls has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beach Girls page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beach Girls tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beach Girls (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Beach Girls change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Beach Girls worth watching?
- The Beach Girls holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beach Girls?
- The Beach Girls stars Debra Blee, Val Kline, Jeana Keough, Jeana Keough and James Daughton.
- When was The Beach Girls released?
- The Beach Girls was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.