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A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story

2020Movie1 h 28 min

Documentary
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A nostalgic, wholesome documentary movie about a real life story and sports, with standout world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Story

Follow the summer season around the world with two surfers on a quest for the perfect wave. As it turned out, Bruce was on to something. Not only did the film become a hit, it earned a cult following, became the most successful surf film of all time and arguably made him the founding father of action sports films. Directed by second generation, award winning and documentarian filmmaker Dana Brown his projects have included such titles as Endless Summer 2, Step Into Liquid, Dust to Glory, Highwater, On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter and Dust 2 Glory. A Life of Endless Summers is the story of a man, a father, a husband, a filmmaker, a pioneer, a legend.

Feels like

  • Surf Culture Documentary
  • Biographical Journey
  • Filmmaking Legacy
  • Action Sports History
  • Inspiring & Wholesome
  • Nostalgic Adventure
  • Cinematic Pioneer
  • Ocean Immersion
  • Father-Son Project

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Dana Brown

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Facts

August 19, 2020 · 1 h 28 min · Documentary

Released
August 19, 2020
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
34 countries

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Where can I stream A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story?

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In the United States, A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.

Is A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7).

Is A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching A Life of Endless Summers: The Bruce Brown Story?

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Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.