Gidget Goes to Rome
1963, English. Directed by Paul Wendkos.
That new Gidget on the loose!...and Rome's on the run!
Francis, now 17, is still in love with Moondoggy. She can persuade her parents to allow them a journey to Rome, together with two of her and two of his friends. However they have to take an adult with them, so they choose Peter's eccentric aunt. In Rome they get the beautiful guide Daniela, who's fascinating the guys and making especially Gidget jealous. She starts looking elsewhere herself.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Paul WendkosDirector
- James DarrenMoondoggie (Jeffrey Matthews)
- Cindy CarolFrances "Gidget" Lawrence
- Jessie Royce LandisAlbertina Blythe
- Cesare DanovaPaolo Cellini
- Danielle De MetzDaniela
- Joby BakerJudge
- Trudi AmesLibby Bennett
- Noreen CorcoranLucy McDougall
- Peter BrooksClay Anderson
- Lisa GastoniSignora Cellini
- Claudio GoraAlberto
- Don PorterRussell Lawrence
Details
- Released
- 7 August 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ruth Brooks Flippen, Katherine Albert, Dale Eunson
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Gidget Goes to Rome: quick answers
What should I watch before Gidget Goes to Rome?
Watch Gidget (1959) and Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961) first.
What comes after Gidget Goes to Rome?
Next in the series: Gidget Grows Up (1969), Gidget Gets Married (1972), and Gidget's Summer Reunion (1985).
Is Gidget Goes to Rome worth watching?
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How long is Gidget Goes to Rome?
Gidget Goes to Rome runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Gidget Goes to Rome have a post-credits scene?
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Gidget Goes to Rome parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Gidget Goes to Rome is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Gidget Goes to Rome on?
Gidget Goes to Rome isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Gidget Goes to Rome?
If you liked Gidget Goes to Rome, try Gidget, Love, Weddings & Other Disasters, The Other End of the Line.
Who directed Gidget Goes to Rome?
Gidget Goes to Rome (1963) was directed by Paul Wendkos and stars James Darren, Cindy Carol, Jessie Royce Landis.