Gidget Goes Hawaiian
Watch TrailerFrancis is desperate: her parents want to force her to come with them on vacation to Hawaii - just during the two weeks when her beloved "Moondoggy" is home from College. When he suggests her to go for it, she's even more in panic - doesn't he care to be with her? So she sets out for Hawaii in the worst mood. On the plane she meets the sociable Abby, who gives her the advice to forget about Jeff - and regrets it shortly after, when Francis follows the advice and steals her boyfriend Eddie, a famous dancer. But then Jeff discovers he's missing Francis...
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1961 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy, Music, Romance |
| Director | Paul Wendkos |
| Runtime | 101 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.6/10 (12 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film constructs a lighthearted comedy around the contrast between teenage heartache and a carefree resort atmosphere. It relies on a classic love triangle formula, sprinkled with musical interludes and tropical scenery.
What lingers after viewing is a predictable yet charming visual postcard from the early 1960s, where every problem is solved to the sound of surf guitars. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Paul Wendkos
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Watch on a sunny afternoon when you crave some vintage beach-blanket escapism.
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