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Back to the Beach
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Back to the Beach

1987 · 92 min Comedy Music
5.8 / 10 · TMDB

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

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film operates in a light register — but not superficially. Behind each joke is an observation about people, not just a desire to amuse.

Goes down easy, leaves a good aftertaste. Not every joke lands equally — but the overall tone holds.

For those who just want to relax. Asks nothing — just time and a willingness to smile.

Director: Lyndall Hobbs

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Weekend afternoon, the couch, something to snack on. Turn off your brain and enjoy.

🎭 Cast

Frankie Avalon

Frankie Avalon

Annette's Husband

Annette Funicello

Annette Funicello

Annette

Lori Loughlin

Lori Loughlin

Sandi

Tommy Hinkley

Tommy Hinkley

Michael

Demian Slade

Demian Slade

Bobby

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Joe Holland

Zed

John Calvin

John Calvin

Troy

David Bowe

David Bowe

Mountain

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Laura Lanoil

Robin

Connie Stevens

Connie Stevens

Connie

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