Gidget
1959, English. Directed by Paul Wendkos.
Watch out Brigitte...here comes Gidget!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Details
- Released
- 9 April 1959
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Gabrielle Upton
- Box office
- $1.5M
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Gidget: quick answers
Is Gidget worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 46 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Gidget?
Gidget runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Gidget have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Gidget. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Gidget suitable for kids?
Gidget is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Gidget?
If you liked Gidget, try Pillow Talk, Gidget Goes to Rome, Gidget Goes Hawaiian.
Who directed Gidget?
Gidget (1959) was directed by Paul Wendkos and stars Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson.