Gidget (1959)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Gidget
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Howdy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE, Foxtel Now | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Mexico | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Poland | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Gidget in 35 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Gidget about?
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. Gidget is a Comedy, Romance movie, released on 1959-04-09, runtime 95 minutes.
Is Gidget worth watching?
TMDB users rate Gidget 6.0 out of 10 from 46 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Gidget?
In the United States, Gidget streams on Howdy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Paul Wendkos
Cast
- Sandra Dee as Gidget
- James Darren as Moondoggie
- Cliff Robertson as The Big Kahuna
- Arthur O'Connell as Russell Lawrence
- Mary LaRoche as Mrs. Dorothy Lawrence
- Joby Baker as Stinky
- Tom Laughlin as Lover Boy
- Sue George as Betty Louise aka B.L.
- Robert Ellis as Hot Shot
- Jo Morrow as Mary Lou
- Yvonne Craig as Nan
- Patti Kane as Patti
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Sources
Details and the 6.0/10 rating from Gidget on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.