Gidget Goes Hawaiian
1961, English. Directed by Paul Wendkos.
Get Happy! Get with it! Beach-Parties! Luau-Feasts! Surf-Boarding! Hula-Dancing! Have yourself a Hawaiian holiday when..."Gidget Goes Hawaiian"
Francis is desperate: her parents want to force her to come with them on vacation to Hawaii - just during the two weeks when her beloved "Moondoggy" is home from College. When he suggests her to go for it, she's even more in panic - doesn't he care to be with her? So she sets out for Hawaii in the worst mood. On the plane she meets the sociable Abby, who gives her the advice to forget about Jeff - and regrets it shortly after, when Francis follows the advice and steals her boyfriend Eddie, a famous dancer. But then Jeff discovers he's missing Francis...
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Gidget: watch order
Cast & crew
- Paul WendkosDirector
- Deborah WalleyFrancine "Gidget" Lawrence
- James DarrenJeffrey "Moondoggy" Matthews
- Michael CallanEddie Horner
- Carl ReinerRuss Lawrence
- Peggy CassMitzi Stewart
- Eddie Foy Jr.Monty Stewart
- Jeff DonnellDorothy Lawrence
- Vicki TrickettAbby Stewart
- Joby BakerJudge Hamilton
- Don EdmondsLarry Neal
- Bart PattonWally Hodges
- Jan ConawayBarbara Jo Wells
Details
- Released
- 2 June 1961
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Frederick Kohner, Ruth Brooks Flippen
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Gidget Goes Hawaiian: quick answers
What should I watch before Gidget Goes Hawaiian?
Watch Gidget (1959) first.
What comes after Gidget Goes Hawaiian?
Next in the series: Gidget Goes to Rome (1963), Gidget Grows Up (1969), and Gidget Gets Married (1972).
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How long is Gidget Goes Hawaiian?
Gidget Goes Hawaiian runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Gidget Goes Hawaiian have a post-credits scene?
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Gidget Goes Hawaiian parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Gidget Goes Hawaiian is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Gidget Goes Hawaiian on?
Gidget Goes Hawaiian 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 Hawaiian?
If you liked Gidget Goes Hawaiian, try Girls! Girls! Girls!, Girl Happy, Gidget.
Who directed Gidget Goes Hawaiian?
Gidget Goes Hawaiian (1961) was directed by Paul Wendkos and stars Deborah Walley, James Darren, Michael Callan.