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The Endless Summer (1966): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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The Endless Summer is a 1966 sports documentary starring Bruce Brown, Fred Hemmings and Lance Carson. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $12,253 worldwide. Critics gave it 82 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$12.3K
Metascore
82
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The Endless Summer (1966) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Genres
Sport , Documentary
Original language
English
Studio
Cinema V
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Endless Summer About?

The premise of The Endless Summer without spoilers.

Driven by the search for the ultimate wave, "The Endless Summer" follows surfers Michael Price and John Philip, along with filmmaker Bruce Brown, on an inspiring journey across the globe. Their pursuit takes them from Alaska to Indonesia, Fiji, France, and South Africa, revealing stunning surf locations and diverse riding styles including longboarding, shortboarding, windsurfing, and bodyboarding. The film captures the spirit of adventure and the enduring passion for riding the perfect wave.

The Endless Summer Themes & Keywords

· 48 tags
  • national film registry
  • surfing
  • beach party
  • extreme sport
  • travel documentary
  • australia
  • summer
  • trout
  • fish
  • fishing
  • sheep
  • new zealand
+36 more
  • bikini
  • swimsuit
  • kangaroo
  • senegal
  • three word title
  • surf music
  • surfboard
  • hawaii
  • friendship
  • travelogue
  • on the road
  • longboard
  • beach
  • south africa
  • travel
  • independent film
  • fisherman
  • canoe
  • gas station
  • suitcase
  • cape town south africa
  • jungle
  • durban south africa
  • africa
  • perth australia
  • sydney australia
  • melbourne australia
  • zebra
  • giraffe
  • sunset
  • airplane
  • season in title
  • surfing sport
  • aquatic sport
  • sports documentary
  • malibu california
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Cast & crew

The Endless Summer Cast

Bruce Brown leads the cast, with Fred Hemmings and Lance Carson.

Ratings

The Endless Summer Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Endless Summer 82 on Metacritic.

Box office

The Endless Summer Box Office

The Endless Summer grossed $12,253 worldwide.

1966 box office

Worldwide gross

$12.3K

US & Canada
$10.2K
Videos

The Endless Summer Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Endless Summer.

The Endless Summer - Trailer
Details

The Endless Summer Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Bezkresne lato” and “无尽之夏”.

Also known as
  • Bezkresne lato
  • 无尽之夏
  • 파도 속으로
  • Mùa Hè Vô Tận
  • L'estate infinita

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FAQ

The Endless Summer FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Endless Summer, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Endless Summer?

The Endless Summer runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was The Endless Summer released?

The Endless Summer was released on June 15, 1966.

Who is in the cast of The Endless Summer?

The Endless Summer stars Bruce Brown, Fred Hemmings and Lance Carson, among 10 credited actors.

How much did The Endless Summer make at the box office?

The Endless Summer grossed $12,253 worldwide.

How is The Endless Summer rated?

The Endless Summer has 82 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.

Does The Endless Summer have a post-credit scene?

No. The Endless Summer has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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