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Gidget

1959Movie1 h 35 minNR

ComedyRomance
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes55%86%
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.2/5Rotten Tomatoes55%86%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Paul Wendkos
Written by
Frederick Kohner, Gabrielle Upton
Produced by
Lewis J. Rachmil
Music by
Arthur Morton

Everyone

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Facts

April 9, 1959 · 1 h 35 min · NR

Released
April 9, 1959
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$2 million
Available in
45 countries

Tropes

'50s Hair, A-Cup Angst, Academic Athlete +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Gidget?"

Questions about Gidget

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gidget?

PhiloTubi TVHowdy

In the United States, Gidget streams on Philo and Howdy, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Gidget worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.2 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 55%). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (55).

Is Gidget okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Gidget good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Gidget make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).