Comedy Cult Classic

Three newcomers chase love and nightlife in the sun-soaked, scandalous world of early '80s Malibu.

MALIBU HOT SUMMER

1981 · 1h 30m · R · Comedy / Romance · IMDB TMDB

A fabulous Malibu beach house is the setting for sin in sun, as a trio of lovely ladies find love in Los Angeles over one sizzling summer.

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Sometimes, the hottest summer memories come with a side of Malibu mischief.

Programmer's Pick

Before he became a household name, Kevin Costner played John Logan, caught between privilege and the party scene as three determined women crash into his Malibu life. Malibu Hot Summer dishes up a sun-bleached, insider’s look at West Coast swinging—complete with love triangles, club nights, and a 'fabulous Malibu beach house' as ground zero for temptation.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Editor’s Choice

The Princess and the Call Girl

Quick Answer

What is Malibu Hot Summer about?

Malibu Hot Summer is a 1981 American comedy-romance film directed by Richard Brander about a poor little rich boy and three L.A. newcomers seeking love and adventure amid the party-fueled lifestyles of Malibu and Los Angeles.

Details & Specs

Director: Richard Brander
Writer: Craig Kusaba
Release: 1981
Runtime: 1h 30m
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Genres: Comedy, Romance
Also Known As: Malibu Hot Summer, Sizzle Beach, U.S.A., Sizzle Beach - Heißer Strand USA

Synopsis

John Logan is a poor little rich boy. He learns to love from three nubile L.A. newcomers that will do anything to be introduced into the sizzling nightlife of the City of Angels. Portraying the Malibu beach life by day, and the L.A. club life by night, Sizzle Beach U.S.A. is a stunning insiders critique on the sex and drug lifestyle of the West Coast swinger scene in the early 80s.

Vault Note

Sometimes, the hottest summer memories come with a side of Malibu mischief.

Programmer's Pick

— SassyFlix Programmer

Editor’s Choice

The Princess and the Call Girl

Why Cult

Kevin Costner’s Early Role

Catch a young Kevin Costner as John Logan, long before his Oscar days, in this sun-drenched tale of romance and nightlife.

Malibu Beach House Setting

The action centers around a fabulous Malibu beach house, where sun, sin, and summer love rule the day.

Sex & Drug Lifestyle Portrait

This film offers an insider’s critique of the sizzling sex and drug-fueled swinger scene in early '80s Los Angeles.

Malibu & L.A. Nightlife

From beach days to club nights, experience the double life of Malibu’s day scene and L.A.’s after-hours energy.

Cast & Crew

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TC Terry Congie Janice Johnston LB Lesley Brander Dit McCoy RR Roselyn Royce Cheryl Reilly RA Robert Acey Steve Anders

Kevin Costner John Logan LD Larry Degraw Brent Richardson

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Questions from the Vault

What is Malibu Hot Summer about? +

Malibu Hot Summer follows John Logan, a wealthy young man, and three newcomers trying to break into the L.A. nightlife, exploring romance and the swinging lifestyle of Malibu and Los Angeles in the early 1980s.

When was Malibu Hot Summer released? +

Malibu Hot Summer was released in 1981.

Who directed Malibu Hot Summer? +

Malibu Hot Summer was directed by Richard Brander.

How long is Malibu Hot Summer? +

Malibu Hot Summer has a runtime of 90 minutes.

What genre is Malibu Hot Summer? +

Malibu Hot Summer is a comedy-romance film.

Where can I watch Malibu Hot Summer? +

Malibu Hot Summer is available to watch on SassyFlix.