Back to the Beach
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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Streaming now in the United States on Hoopla.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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Back to the Beach 1987 TV spot
Pee-wee Herman performs Surfin' Bird | Back to the Beach (1987)
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Frequently asked questions about Back to the Beach
Where can I watch Back to the Beach in the United States?
Back to the Beach is available to stream on Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Back to the Beach for free?
Back to the Beach streams free with ads in the United States on Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Back to the Beach?
Back to the Beach scores 5.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Back to the Beach?
Back to the Beach stars Frankie Avalon, Annette Funicello, Lori Loughlin, Tommy Hinkley, and Demian Slade. Lyndall Hobbs is the director.
How long is Back to the Beach?
Back to the Beach runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).
When did Back to the Beach come out?
Back to the Beach was released on August 7, 1987.
Which studio made Back to the Beach?
Back to the Beach was produced by Paramount Pictures in the United States.
What languages is Back to the Beach in?
Back to the Beach is in Spanish and English, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.