Where can I watch Back to the Beach (1987)?

In US, Back to the Beach is available to 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 Back to the Beach worth watching?

Back to the Beach holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Back to the Beach?

Back to the Beach stars Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Lori Loughlin, Tommy Hinkley and Demian Slade.

When was Back to the Beach released?

Back to the Beach was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.

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Back to the Beach (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1987, Back to the Beach is a comedy and music film directed by Lyndall Hobbs, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. Cowabunga! The surfing '60s ride into the new wave as Frankie and Annette star in this hip update of their old-time, good-time beach movies. With special appearances by Bob Denver, Tony Dow, Pee-Wee Herman, Jerry Mathers and other familiar faces. Frankie and Annette grow up and have kids in the midwest. They return to LA to visit their daughter who is shacked up with her boyfriend and tries to hide the fact. They begin to have marriage problems when Frankie runs into Connie, who has erected a shrine to him in her night club. Their punk son has joined up with the local surf toughs, and things all come to a head when the toughs challenge the good guys to a surfing duel

Who’s in it. Back to the Beach stars Frankie Avalon as Annette's Husband, Annette Funicello as Annette, Lori Loughlin as Sandi and Tommy Hinkley as Michael, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Back to the Beach has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can 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 Back to the Beach page.

If you liked it. Fans of Back to the Beach tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Back to the Beach (1987)?: In US, Back to the Beach is available to 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 Back to the Beach worth watching?: Back to the Beach holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Back to the Beach?: Back to the Beach stars Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Lori Loughlin, Tommy Hinkley and Demian Slade.
When was Back to the Beach released?: Back to the Beach was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.