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Comedy Cult Classic

When a stash of weed washes ashore, a supposed quiet summer at the beach erupts into chaos.

THE BEACH GIRLS

The house was borrowed. The party got completely out of hand.

1982 · 1h 31m · R · Comedy · IMDB TMDB

Shy Sarah expects a quiet summer—until her friends turn the beach house into a wild, anything-goes party.

Quick Answer

What is The Beach Girls about?

The Beach Girls is a 1982 American comedy film directed by Bud Townsend about three young women whose summer at a beach house turns wild after they discover washed-up marijuana and throw a series of uninhibited parties.

Programmer's Pick

If you thought a Southern California summer couldn’t get any messier, try adding lost marijuana bales, a never-ending guest list, and enough skimpy beach attire to fill a sand dune. The Beach Girls knows its priorities: wild parties, awkward awakenings, and the ultimate beach house free-for-all.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

School’s out and Sarah, the shy one of three friends, is expecting a peaceful summer at her uncle’s Southern California beach house. Her companions, Ginger and Ducky, have other ideas, determined to transform every sun-drenched day into a party. When a drug-smuggling captain’s lost cargo of marijuana washes onto the sand, the girls seize the opportunity, fueling an endless parade of misfits and party-crashers through their temporary seaside haven. As Sarah’s inhibitions are tested, the trio’s vacation spirals into a chaos of skinny dipping, wild antics, and questionable costumes. With its breezy setup and freewheeling energy, The Beach Girls embodies the sun-soaked farce of early '80s teensploitation.

Details & Specs

Director
Bud Townsend
Writer
Patrick Sheane Duncan
Release
1982
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Comedy

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Why Cult

Washed-Up Marijuana

A drug smuggler’s lost cargo washes onto the beach, setting off the film’s central spree of mayhem.

Party Gone Wild

What starts as a quiet summer quickly turns into an anything-goes series of raucous parties with an ever-expanding cast of misfits.

Teensploitation Energy

The film leans into teen sex comedy territory with nudity, skinny dipping, and antics that define early '80s sexploitation.

Beach House Mayhem

The girls turn a borrowed beach house into a playground for delivery drivers, neighbors, and anyone passing by.

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Questions from the Vault

When was The Beach Girls released? +

The Beach Girls was released in 1982.

Who directed The Beach Girls? +

The Beach Girls was directed by Bud Townsend.

How long is The Beach Girls? +

The Beach Girls has a runtime of 91 minutes.

What genre is The Beach Girls? +

The Beach Girls is a comedy film.

Where can I watch The Beach Girls? +

The Beach Girls is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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