Puberty Blues (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1981, Puberty Blues is a comedy and drama film directed by Bruce Beresford, running about 87 minutes. “The coolest things to do are the things they say we can't do.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two teenage surf chicks from the southern suburbs of Sydney ingratiate themselves with a new group of boys.
Who’s in it. Puberty Blues stars Nell Schofield as Debbie Vickers, Jad Capelja as Sue Knight, Geoff Rhoe as Garry and Tony Hughes as Danny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Puberty Blues has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Puberty Blues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Puberty Blues tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Puberty Blues (1981)?
- In US, Puberty Blues 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 Puberty Blues worth watching?
- Puberty Blues holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Puberty Blues?
- Puberty Blues stars Nell Schofield, Jad Capelja, Geoff Rhoe, Tony Hughes and Tony Hughes.
- When was Puberty Blues released?
- Puberty Blues was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.
