Hollywood Don't Surf! (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2010, Hollywood Don't Surf! is a documentary film directed by Sam George, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. A film that explores the purportedly strained relationship between Hollywood film makers and the surfing community. After an irreverent and wild main title sequence (including the first printed and filmed images of surfing), Hollywood Don't Surf! examines the legendary film Gidget and the subsequent surf exploitation genre that followed, centering on the ambitious film Big Wednesday, a commercial disappointment at the time, and the smattering of surf films that followed as Big Wednesday enjoyed a subsequent rebirth as a cult film on home video.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Hollywood Don't Surf! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hollywood Don't Surf! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hollywood Don't Surf! tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hollywood Don't Surf! (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hollywood Don't Surf! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hollywood Don't Surf! worth watching?
- Hollywood Don't Surf! holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Hollywood Don't Surf! released?
- Hollywood Don't Surf! was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.