
Back to the Beach(1987)
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Overview
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
Director
Lyndall Hobbs
Studio
Paramount Pictures
Cast

Frankie Avalon
as Annette's Husband

Annette Funicello
as Annette

Lori Loughlin
as Sandi

Tommy Hinkley
as Michael

Demian Slade
as Bobby
Joe Holland
as Zed

John Calvin
as Troy

David Bowe
as Mountain
Laura Lanoil
as Robin

Connie Stevens
as Connie

Don Adams
as Harbor Master

Barbara Billingsley
as Announcer
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 32m
Language
Spanish
Rating
5.9 / 10
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Back to the Beach?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Back to the Beach (1987).
What is Back to the Beach 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 directed Back to the Beach?▼
Back to the Beach was directed by Lyndall Hobbs and released in 1987. It is a comedy, music film.
How long is Back to the Beach?▼
Back to the Beach has a runtime of 1 hours and 32 minutes (92 minutes total).
Who stars in Back to the Beach?▼
The cast of Back to the Beach includes Frankie Avalon as Annette's Husband, Annette Funicello as Annette, Lori Loughlin as Sandi, Tommy Hinkley as Michael, Demian Slade as Bobby and more.
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