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Original title:Back to the Beach
Category:Movie / Comedy / Musical
Released:1987
Director:Lyndall Hobbs
Actors:Frankie Avalon,Annette Funicello,Lori Loughlin
Writer:James Komack,Bill Norton
Duration:1h 32min
Video type:Movie

Rating 5.8: Votes 358

1987 Frankie Avalon Annette Funicello Lori Loughlin Lyndall Hobbs

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Frankie and Annette grow up and have kids in the midwest. They return to LA to visit their daughter who is shacked up with her boyfriend and tries to hide the fact. They begin to have marriage problems when Frankie runs into Connie, who has erected a shrine to him in her night club. Their punk son has joined up with the local surf toughs, and things all come to a head when the toughs challenge the good guys to a surfing duel.

Throughout the movie, Frankie Avalon's character is only referred to as "The Big Kahuna", and never once is called by his first name. He is listed as "Annette's Husband" in the end credits. The name "Frankie" could not be used anywhere in the film, because Avalon played "Frankie" in the 1960s beach movies and legal issues were involved since this film was made by a different studio and with different producers. However, "The Big Kahuna" was actually a character from Gidget (1959)," rather than from the Beach Party series. The same thing is said for Annette Funicello's character because her character's name in the Beach Party films was named Delores, or Dee Dee for short.

Annette opens a kitchen cabinet and replaces two jars of peanut butter on a shelf filled with nothing but Skippy peanut butter (10 jars). Annette Funicello was the star of a series of television commercials for Skippy peanut butter at the time. (The other shelves are similarly strangely stocked: the top shelf is nothing but Heinz ketchup (16 bottles), while the next is nothing but Campbell's soup (29 cans)).

Legendary guitarists Dick Dale and Stevie Ray Vaughan appear in a scene, performing Pipeline by The Chantays. Dick Dale is known as The King Of The Surf Guitar and the song is a frequently covered surf rock instrumental.

Borrowed producer Kirk R. Thatcher's punk song "I Hate You" from fellow Paramount production Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986).

Kirk Thatcher was paid more for the use of "I Hate You" in this film than he was for writing and recording it for Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home.

After filming was completed, Annette Funicello was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. During filming, as a result of fatigue from long hours shooting the film, she had noticed an increase in the frequency and severity of minor MS symptoms that she had experienced off-and-on for several years. She requested that her husband tell no one on the set.

Annette Funicello 's last film.

Alan Hale Jr.'s last movie role.

Bob Denver's last film.

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Author: Steep

For those of us who grew up on Beach Party movies, this is a fun revisiting of the genre. Done as a combination homage/spoof to these early/mid 60's drive-in specials, the movie reunites some of the principle players and revisits the myth of California as Shangri-La.

Annette, Frankie, Connie and dozens of guests in cameo roles gently rib the genre and themselves. As usual, Annette and Frankie have some difference of opinions and go off in different directions--even though they have been married for 20 years. Their plots to make each other jealous and the ultimate reconciliation are no surprise, but still make for a pleasant 90 minutes.

Annette and Connie are as lovely as ever. The villains are redeemed in the end and, of course, the "Big Kahuna" overcomes his anxiety and wins the surfing competition(even though he has not been on a board in over 20 years)..

Author: Deodorant for your language

If you've been to film school or honestly believe black and white film noir somehow has the edge on all other genres then cease reading and go back to your bongo, beret and pretentious clover cigarettes because you will never understand how much fun this film is. Take the icon duo of Frankie and Annette put them in a parody of their own genre add a half dozen cameos from some of the most memorable characters 60's T.V. had to offer add some great casting especially the role of Bobby (Demian Slade) and you have Back to the Beach.

Frankie is an over worked car dealer Annette is an overly optimistic housewife- they opt to take a trip to Hawaii stopping along the way in L.A. to visit their eldest daughter who happens to live on the very beach they once romped as teens. Did I mention their son Bobby (an ashamed to be Frankie and Annettes son donning punk garb and attitude) tags along creating the punchiest of the punchlines and the films narration. There on the beach Frankie finds his daughter dating a surfer and an old flame "losing" Annette in the process while ticking off the local "beach roughians". The plot is great as a parody with the perfect couple playing the leads while the story plays out in old beach film fashion.

It's risqué enough to keep your eyes open but innocent enough in dialogue to show a six year old. Sure the acting is over the top but didn't I mention this was a parody of the "beach films". Add to this a great musical score including Dick Dale and Stevie Ray Vaughn and you have not so much a great film as a very watchable/researchable one.

Is it as good as say Requiem For a Dream no of course not but let me ask: how often can you really watch a man lose his arm while his girl friend reverts to public sodomy for drug money...Go for the FUN!! Go watch Back To The Beach, you won't be disappointed!!!!!

Author: Xmatarryto

This a movie that should be taken tongue and cheek, And just enjoyed for the fun it represents and the cameos of all the baby boomer stars. the songs are fun the story is a little silly but its fun to go back and realize how silly things were when we we younger,But I must say that I tottaly enjoyed frankie and annette as well as all the other stars of the flic, I heard a rumor that there was suppose to be a sequal however thats when unfortunatly annette was stricken with M.S. and so that was that ...so follow former mouseketeers and all others get this fun movie when it finnally arives on DVD this summer and enjoy it as I will

Author: Jan

Back to the Beach (1987) was an interesting movie that was produced during the 80's. The Big Kahuna (Frankie Avalon) is a family man now who's wife (Annette) is a preppy housewife who has a kitchen cabinet full of Skippy's peanut butter (creamy) with a 50's housewife aura. She's always smiling and just so happy. The kids are at the rebellious age and are weirded out by their strange behavior. That's until the family heads back to the beach and the kids discover their parents lively background!

You can't go wrong with this movie if you're a big fan of the 60's films that starred Annette and Frankie. A true nostalgia flick filled with several older stars (The Skipper and Gilligan) and new ones (i.e. Pee-Wee Herman). What keeps this from being a real keeper is the way the film ends, but if you're a fan of the stars it wont matter. A nice reunion picture.

Recommended for Beach Blanket Bingo fans. Others yield caution before viewing!

Author: Quashant

This is a great piece of retro kitsch. Frankie and Annette spoof themselves and their squeaky clean image from the 60s. Loads of inside jokes for those who love the old beach movies. Appearances by Dick Dale, Connie Stevens, OJ Simpson, and Pee Wee Herman are all top notch.

This was the first PG movie I ever saw. I loved it and watched it over and over. Re-watching it for the first time in a decade revealed so many jokes I didn't get as a child. It's great, great, great!!

Author: Wenes

Frankie and Annette, together again. The movie really does contain the silliness of the original beach movies. Not laugh out loud funny but smiles, chuckles and yes, the occasional groan (the good kind...). Nevermind the story, it's' light abnd totally improbable. Again, like the originals.. Look for the jokes, the spoofing of the genre and of Frankie & Annette and the cameos. I mean look at the list...Connie Stevens (more than a cameo, she again plays the "bad girl" that tries to lure Frankie away from Annette), Stevie Ray Vaughan (In a great duet with the King Of The Surf Guitar, Dick Dale... a rare appearance on movie screens by Stevie Ray..), Pee Wee Herman (typically goofy..), Don Adams. Edd "Kookie" Byrnes, Barbara Billingsly, Jerry Mathers and Tony Dow (see a theme here?), Bob Denver and Alan Hale, Jr. Great cameos, worked in in insane ways. Hey, even the band Fishbone and Annette do a song called "Jamaican Ska". This isn't "Schindler's List" here, people, it's light, silly comedy for people in light, silly moods. Worth a try is in the mood.. particularly if you have seen some of the "Beach Blanket" movies..

Author: sobolica

Of course this movie won't mean much to you if you don't know who Frankie and Annette and Connie Stevens are, but that makes you ignorant, that doesn't make the movie bad. I can't believe the negative comments I've been reading. This is a wonderful movie parody of the old themes of the beach movies. It has a great cast with many funny lines and a wonderful light touch that doesn't take itself too seriously and throws in bizarre touches like Pee Wee Herman appearing out of nowhere to sing "Surfin' Bird." It was quite a feat for them to make funny characters out of Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello as a middle-aged couple; they weren't exactly known for their great acting or comedy talent. Their son in the movie was one of the most enjoyable movie characters of the 1980's. Every scene in the movie brings a smile. Great Stuff.

Author: Felolune

you'll like this movie..

It's completely non-serious. It doesn't try to BE a beach movie of the 1960's...it tries to be a silly remake.

The costumes and sets are delightful - every known form of beachie cabana style is represented. Annette looks adorable in her cartoonish costumes, and is an inspiration to get out to the beach for all us "old folks."

The cuts with real surfing footage are enough to keep real surfers mesmerized, and the bathing suit styles are updated and sexy.

What more could you want on in the background on a Saturday afternoon?

Author: Still In Mind

but very enjoyable, none the less. I'm 26 and still enjoy watching this movie. :) Seeing Annette & Frankie together is like all those 50s beach movies returned - and ya gotta love PeeWee Herman because 'the bird IS the word'! ;)

Author: Rollers from Abdun

What makes Back to The Beach so enjoyable is the great cast and cameos that pepper this film. We get a followup to those old cheesy beach movies, with a Chevy Chase Vacation kinda feel. The parents are as mixed up as the teenagers and it's of course all just silly st up for some cute musical numbers. While obviously not a classic love story like Dr. Zhivago or even Sleepless in Seattle, it's just a fun kitsch filled family musical picture. How can you resist Pee Wee Herman flying above the beach doing Surfin' Bird with Fishbone, or Dick Dale rocking with Stevie Ray Vaughan? This film is meant to be enjoyed, not analyzed.

Author: Djang

As A child I remember watching this film countlessly. I wasn't old enough to remember the beach movies, although throughout the years I came to know and love them. This movie follows Frankie and Annette after they've gotten married and have a couple of kids. I love how it's a movie about how just cause you get older it doesn't mean you have to give up the things that you use to love. This film, much like the original beach movie, is extremely camp. However, it's so funny, if taken with a grain of salt. And Don Adams as the boat master still cracks me up. It's a wonderful family film.

Author: Bort

Best movie ever!!! If you haven't seen it - BUY IT I could watch this movie over and over again LOVE LOVE LOVE IT :) Annette keeps you laughing The cheesy songs are catchy haha The beach is GORGEOUS and you gotta love the Big Kahuna :) last song from the movie is the best one yet haha the guy even gives Becky from full house an engagement ring with a little surfboard on it haha - so classic...(she should've said no haha but thats besides the point) haah Watch it :) Best movie ever!!! If you haven't seen it - BUY IT I could watch this movie over and over again LOVE LOVE LOVE IT :) Annette keeps you laughing The cheesy songs are catchy haha The beach is GORGEOUS and you gotta love the Big Kahuna :) last song from the movie is the best one yet haha the guy even gives Becky from full house an engagement ring with a little surfboard on it haha - so classic...(she should've said no haha but thats besides the point) haah Watch it :) Best movie ever!!! If you haven't seen it - BUY IT I could watch this movie over and over again LOVE LOVE LOVE IT :) Annette keeps you laughing The cheesy songs are catchy haha The beach is GORGEOUS and you gotta love the Big Kahuna :) last song from the movie is the best one yet haha the guy even gives Becky from full house an engagement ring with a little surfboard on it haha - so classic...(she should've said no haha but thats besides the point) haah Watch it :)

Author: Doukree

In the early to mid 60's Annette and Frankie were in what I used to think as dumb beach movies. But as I've gotten older their really quite funny and entertaining. The music was good and boy Annette and Frankie could sure sing. Their really wasn't much of a plot to these movies just hanging out at the beach with the girls in bikinis of course Annette was in her one piece, and the guys and their surfboards. Back to the Beach follows this rule and even carries on the music side of it too. I personally fell head over heels (again) for the 45 year old Annette when I saw her in this. I was very upset when I found out she had her first public symptoms of MS during filming of this movie. But this is a good last tribute to the queen of the 60's beach movies. It's not the best movie it's silly it does have a plot though, and it is watchable but I still give it only a six because the kid that plays Annette and Frankie's son in this movie is so annoying that I wanted to strangle him. Lori Loughlin(of full house fame) is cast as their daughter and she does a fine job but it still doesn't overshadow the annoying son. Pee Wee Herman a.k.a. Paul Reubens makes a brief appearance in this as a singer singing us "The Bird"

Author: Samuhn

Just plain entertaining, if you don't like this film you don't how to have fun. With cameos from O.J. Simpson and Gilligans Island cast members, and even the voice of inspector gadget, this film is chock full of fun songs, an interesting (if cheesy plot) and of course, lots of surfing.

Author: Rasmus

One of my favorite "feel good" movies. And yes, I have seen it before. In fact Ive seen it so many times Ive almost memorized the dialog. I have seen the 60's beach movies a couple of times and actually prefer the 80's version. Perhaps because the 60's were before my time. Anyway, this movie remains a favorite escape for me(its not supposed to be reality people, come on!)lots of nice people and even the bad guys are good deep down inside. How I would love to spend my evenings hanging out at Daddy O's!! This movie is as close as I can get. Lots of fun and laughs!

Author: Freighton

Frankie and Annette are married now with children, and return to the beach while going through a life crisis. For those of us who grew up as kids watching the beach blanket movies, this one is a special treat. For those who didn't see those movies I guess it isn't quite up to that. It's nice seeing all those folks back on the screen again, even if the plot is inane (hey, just like the originals!). And they even threw Lori Laughlin in for us Lori Laughlin fans.

Author: Hirah

Twenty some-odd years after livening the beach scene, Annette and Frankie return, helping the viewers along with the already self-explanatory title.

Frankie is an obsessed car dealer who is married to Annette, the perennial optimist. They intend to travel to Hawaii with their son, to see if Frankie can relax. On the way, they stop to see their slightly more liberated daughter in California. When they meet up with members of the old gang, we see how Frankie and Annette re-evaluate their relationship. In the process, they and their children also have an opportunity to share with each other more openly. It's all in good and clean fun, and is more of a family movie than most that intended to be so.

Author: Reddefender

BACK TO THE BEACH is undoubtedly one of the best, funniest American Comedies of the last thirty years! It is a great movie - with a great cast, great settings, and great music! Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello are back. They're visiting their daughter in L.A. While there, there are all sorts of hilarious situations, jokes, and even cameos (Don Adams, Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr.)Fun from first reel to last. A real treasure.

Author: Datrim

This film is a wonderfully campy tribute to pop culture. With Cameo appearances from Pee-Wee Herman, Don Adams, Jerry Mathers, Tony Dow, Barbara Billingsly, Bob Denver, Alan Hale Jr., Fishbone, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and many others how could you go wrong. There is some killer surf footage. Plus Demian Slade has incredible comedic timing with his sarcasm. I love this movie.

Author: Niwield

I originally went to see this movie only because I'm a huge Don Adams fan. When the movie started I thought it was just awful. Then, I suddenly realized they were making FUN of their old beach movies . . . and themselves. From then on, I couldn't stop laughing. They played it for all it's worth and it came off great. It's not the best movie ever made, but if you like the old beach movies, give this one a try. You'll find yourself laughing at all the stupid jokes and silly situations. Three cheers for the Harbor Master (Don Adams)!

Author: Wyameluna

Back to the Beach is one of my favorite movies of all time. Imagine my delight to find it in a local thrift store for $4.00! It made my day. And it still cheers me up on a rainy day! You have to love Bobby, Frankie and Annette's son! He is HILARIOUS! I also think Lori Loughlin is so beautiful and young in this movie. It makes me want to visit California. Are there really beach parties like that?

Author: Adokelv

Great Movie ! Totally 80s , you've got to see it. I've watched it annually since '87 as soon the summer season starts.

Author: Little Devil

Back to the Beach was a fun movie. It was entertaining. I have watched it sence 1988 I think. It never really gets tiresome.It's also a little goofy but not a lot.I give it *** out of ****

Author: Pringles

As you might imagine this is not going to make anybodys top lists for any kind of movie. Nowhere near good enough to make any, nowhere near bad enough to deserve it.

However, I did find myself far more entertained with it than I expected. There are laughs to be had now and again and at least it doesn't take itself too seriously.

But beyond all of that, for us music fans (particularly guitarists) is the pairing of Dickie Dale and Stevie Ray Vaughan playing "Pipeline" together at the local hangout. Redemption!

Author: KiddenDan

As another poster has mentioned, tongue and cheek comedy. You either get the humor or you don't. Most don't even understand that this is a contribute and self knock off of "Beach Blanket Bingo" that was shot back in the 60s. Now that is a hard movie to watch for someone who didn't grow up in those days... However, if one watched this BttB as a child - the all--*(cough)*--star cast, were recognizable at first glimpse, and even Stevie Ray Vaughan made and Cameo appearance. You gotta Love this movie and the goofey quirks that are implied. Kinda like the Loaded gun or Hot shots movies - which i hate...But I say regress to say, its a hate it or love it movie. BR

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Frankie Avalon	-	Annette's Husband
	Annette Funicello	-	Annette
	Lori Loughlin	-	Sandi
	Tommy Hinkley	-	Michael
	Demian Slade	-	Bobby
	Connie Stevens	-	Connie
	Joe Holland	-	Zed
	John Calvin	-	Troy
	David Bowe	-	Mountain
	Laura Lanoil	-	Robin (as Laura Urstein)
	Linda Carol	-	Bridgette
	Marjorie Gross	-	Airline Hostess
	Hartley Silver	-	Fleishman (as Hartly Silver)
	Alan Barry	-	Salesman
	Thomas David Parker	-	Salesman

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