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The Endless Summer

PG19661h 31mBruce Brown
IMDb 7.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 82

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"The Search for the Perfect Wave!"

Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965 was off-season for surfing) in search of the perfect wave and ultimately, an endless summer.

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SurfingSurferSurfboardTahitiNigeriaSurfSports DocumentaryCape Town, South AfricaTravelogueGhana

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Endless Summer (1966) about?

Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965 was off-season for surfing) in search of the perfect wave and ultimately, an endless summer.

Who stars in The Endless Summer?

The Endless Summer stars Michael Hynson (Himself), Robert August (Himself), Lord James Blears (Himself), Bruce Brown (Narrator), Chip Fitzwater (Himself). The film was directed by Bruce Brown.

How long is The Endless Summer?

The Endless Summer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1966. It is rated PG.

Is The Endless Summer worth watching?

The Endless Summer holds an IMDb rating of 7.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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