The Endless Summer

"The Search for the Perfect Wave!"

Feb 18 1966 Not Rated 1h 35m
Documentary, Sport

Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965 was off-season for surfing) in search of the perfect wave and ultimately, an endless summer.

Plot

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.

Written by

Bruce Brown

Directed by

Bruce Brown

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Bruce Brown Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 win total

Scores
# of Votes
6,728
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
82
Popularity
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