The Endless Summer(1966)
The Search for the Perfect Wave!
The Endless Summer Synopsis
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.
The Endless Summer (1966) is a documentary film directed by Bruce Brown, released on June 15, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Michael Hynson, Robert August, Lord James Blears and Bruce Brown. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 139 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce Brown
- Writers:
- Bruce Brown
- Producers:
- Bruce Brown, Robert Bagley
- Cinematographer:
- Bruce Brown
- Composer:
- Gaston Georis
- Production:
- Bruce Brown Films
- Budget:
- $50,000
- Status:
- Released
The Endless Summer (1966) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Endless Summer before you stream it.
The Endless Summer Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Michael Hynson
Michael Hynson
as Himself
Robert August
as Himself
- Lord James Blears
Lord James Blears
as Himself
Bruce Brown
as Narrator
- Chip Fitzwater
Chip Fitzwater
as Himself
- Chuck Gardner
Chuck Gardner
as Himself
- Wayne Miyata
Wayne Miyata
as Himself
Key crew
Directed by Bruce Brown, written by Bruce Brown, produced by Bruce Brown and Robert Bagley.
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The Endless Summer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 139 ratings.
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The Endless Summer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Endless Summer online?
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The Endless Summer (1966) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, FlixFling, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, DocuramaFilms Amazon Channel and The Surf Network Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Endless Summer?
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The main cast of The Endless Summer (1966) includes Michael Hynson, Robert August, Lord James Blears, Bruce Brown and Chip Fitzwater. The film was directed by Bruce Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Endless Summer released?
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The Endless Summer was released on June 15, 1966 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Endless Summer worth watching?
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The Endless Summer (1966) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 139 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Endless Summer?
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Yes. The official The Endless Summer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.