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Gidget

1959 · 95 min · Director: Paul Wendkos

Gidget (1959) is a comedy drama, directed by Paul Wendkos. It stars Sandra Dee and James Darren. The 95-minute film holds an audience score of 6/10.

What Gidget Is About

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. Although they make fun of her at first, they teach her to surf and soon she's accepted and given the nickname "Gidget". But it's hard work to become more than a friend to Moondoggie.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gidget about?

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.

Where can I watch Gidget?

Gidget is available to watch on digital platforms such as YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Gidget?

Gidget runs for 95 minutes (1h 35m).

When did Gidget come out?

Gidget was released in 1959.

Who directed Gidget?

Gidget was directed by Paul Wendkos.

Who stars in Gidget?

Gidget stars Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell.

What is Gidget's rating?

Gidget holds 6.6/10 on IMDb and 6.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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