The Endless Summer
1966, English. Directed by Bruce Brown.
The search for the perfect wave!
Documentary filmmaker Bruce Brown, himself a competition-level surfer, follows surfers Michael Hynson and Robert August on an around-the-world surfing adventure. With Brown's wry, sardonic narration and a twangy, guitar-driven instrumental soundtrack by The Sandals playing over the silent footage, Mike and Rob leave their California home to visit Hawaii, Australia, South Africa and other secluded surfing spots in a search for the surfer's holy grail that Brown dubs "The Perfect Wave.”
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Endless Summer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India.
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Details
- Released
- 15 June 1966
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $50K
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The Endless Summer: quick answers
Is The Endless Summer worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 140 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Endless Summer?
The Endless Summer runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Endless Summer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Endless Summer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Endless Summer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Endless Summer is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Endless Summer on?
The Endless Summer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, and Fandor in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Endless Summer?
If you liked The Endless Summer, try The Endless Summer II, Riding Giants, Bustin' Down the Door.
Who directed The Endless Summer?
The Endless Summer (1966) was directed by Bruce Brown and stars Michael Hynson, Robert August, Lord James Blears.