The Endless Summer

The Endless Summer 1966

7.8/10

NETFLIX Rating : 3.9

IMDB Rating : 7.8

FD Smart Rating : 7.8

Synopsis : In 1966, two top surfers ride the wild waters of Hawaii, Australia, Africa and other exotic locales searching for the perfect wave.

Regions Available ( 1 ) :
Vietnam

Actors:

Michael Hynson , Lord 'Tally Ho' Blears , Bruce Brown

Languages:

English [Original]

Subtitles:

English

Genres:

Documentary, Sport

Release Date:

1966

Run Time:

1h31m

Maturity Rating:

UR

They call it The Endless Summer the ultimate surfing adventure, crossing the globe in search of the perfect wave. From the uncharted waters of West Africa, to the shark-filled seas of Australia, to the tropical paradise of Tahiti and beyond, these California surfers accomplish in a few months what most people never do in a lifetime...They live their dream. Director Bruce Brown creates a film so powerful it has become a timeless masterpiece that continues to capture the imagination of every new generation. When it first played in theaters, audiences lined up to see it again and again, spellbound by its thrilling excitement and awesome photography. But in fact, what's most compelling about the film is the sport of surfing itself, and once you've seen it, you'll never forget why.

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