Gidget
Seen it?1959 | 95 min | Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (55% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1959: an older pace and style.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
55% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 64K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Wendkos
- Sandra DeeGidget
- James DarrenMoondoggie
- Cliff RobertsonThe Big Kahuna
- Arthur O'ConnellRussell Lawrence
- Mary LaRocheMrs. Dorothy Lawrence
- Joby BakerStinky
- Tom LaughlinLover Boy
- Sue GeorgeBetty Louise aka B.L.
- Robert EllisHot Shot
- Jo MorrowMary Lou