Gidget Goes to Rome (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1963, Gidget Goes to Rome is a comedy and romance film directed by Paul Wendkos, running about 104 minutes. “That new Gidget on the loose!...and Rome's on the run!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Francis, now 17, is still in love with Moondoggy. She can persuade her parents to allow them a journey to Rome, together with two of her and two of his friends. However they have to take an adult with them, so they choose Peter's eccentric aunt. In Rome they get the beautiful guide Daniela, who's fascinating the guys and making especially Gidget jealous. She starts looking elsewhere herself.
Who’s in it. Gidget Goes to Rome stars James Darren as Moondoggie (Jeffrey Matthews), Cindy Carol as Frances "Gidget" Lawrence, Jessie Royce Landis as Albertina Blythe and Cesare Danova as Paolo Cellini, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Gidget Goes to Rome has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Gidget Goes to Rome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gidget Goes to Rome tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gidget Goes to Rome (1963)?
- In US, Gidget Goes to Rome is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Gidget Goes to Rome worth watching?
- Gidget Goes to Rome holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gidget Goes to Rome?
- Gidget Goes to Rome stars James Darren, Cindy Carol, Jessie Royce Landis, Cesare Danova and Danielle De Metz.
- When was Gidget Goes to Rome released?
- Gidget Goes to Rome was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.