Bikini Beach (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1964, Bikini Beach is a comedy, romance and music film directed by William Asher, running about 99 minutes. “It's where every torso is more so, and bare-as-you-dare is the rule!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A millionaire sets out to prove his theory that his pet chimpanzee is as intelligent as the teenagers who hang out on the local beach, where he is intending to build a retirement home.
Who’s in it. Bikini Beach stars Frankie Avalon as Frankie / Potato Bug, Annette Funicello as Dee Dee, Timothy Carey as South Dakota Slim and Martha Hyer as Vivien Clements, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Bikini Beach has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bikini Beach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bikini Beach tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bikini Beach (1964)?
- In US, Bikini Beach is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bikini Beach worth watching?
- Bikini Beach holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bikini Beach?
- Bikini Beach stars Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Timothy Carey, Martha Hyer and Don Rickles.
- When was Bikini Beach released?
- Bikini Beach was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.