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🎬 Movie

Gidget

1959 · 95 min Comedy Romance
⭐ 5.9 / 10 · TMDB

Due to an accident while swimming in the sea, Francis meets the surfer Moondoggie. She's fascinated with his sport and starts to hang out with his clique. Although they make fun of her at first, they teach her to surf and soon she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget". But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1959
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Romance
Director Paul Wendkos
Runtime 95 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.9/10 (41 votes)

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.

The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.

A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.

Director: Paul Wendkos

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.

🎭 Cast

Sandra Dee

Sandra Dee

Gidget
James Darren

James Darren

Moondoggie
Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

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Arthur O'Connell

Arthur O'Connell

Russell Lawrence
Mary LaRoche

Mary LaRoche

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Joby Baker

Joby Baker

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Tom Laughlin

Tom Laughlin

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Sue George

Sue George

Betty Louise aka B.L.
Robert Ellis

Robert Ellis

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Jo Morrow

Jo Morrow

Mary Lou

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