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Beach Boys

1997Show1 season12 episodes

ComedyDrama
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.1

Summary

Hiromi and Kaito end up in a guesthouse run by an ageing surfer and his granddaughter Makoto. The summer passes amidst the comings and goings of guests, each one gradually discovering the others.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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Beach Boys episodes

1 season · 12 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode #1.1, 8.2
  2. S1 E2 Episode #1.2, 8.3
  3. S1 E3 Episode #1.3, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 Episode #1.4, 8.5
  5. S1 E5 Episode #1.5, 8.5
  6. S1 E6 Episode #1.6, 8.2
  7. S1 E7 Episode #1.7, 8.2
  8. S1 E8 Episode #1.8, 8.2
  9. S1 E9 Episode #1.9, 8.4
  10. S1 E10 Episode #1.10, 8.1
  11. S1 E11 Episode #1.11, 8.1
  12. S1 E12 Episode #1.12, 8.2

Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kensaku Sawada, Tatsuaki Kimura, Ishizaka Reiko
Written by
Yoshikazu Okada
Produced by
Chihiro Kameyama, Ichiro Takai
Music by
Satoshi Takebe

Everyone

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Facts

July 7, 1997 · September 22, 1997 · Ended

First aired
July 7, 1997
Last aired
September 22, 1997
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Genres
Drama, Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
92 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Beach Boys?"

Questions about Beach Boys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Beach Boys?

Netflix

In the United States, Beach Boys streams on Netflix. It also streams in 91 other countries.

Is Beach Boys worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Beach Boys okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Beach Boys?

10 h

About 10 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 1997 to 1997.

Will Beach Boys make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching Beach Boys?

BleakHopeful

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

Is Beach Boys in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.