Gidget (1959): movie guide

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. 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.

Cast highlights

Gidget features Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell, Mary LaRoche, Joby Baker. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1959-04-09. Runtime: 95 minutes. TMDB score: 6.0/10 (46 votes). Genres: Comedy, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is Gidget?

Gidget is listed as Comedy, Romance on TMDB.

How long is Gidget?

Gidget runs about 95 minutes.

Who stars in Gidget?

Cast highlights include Sandra Dee, James Darren, Cliff Robertson, Arthur O'Connell, Mary LaRoche, Joby Baker.

Does Cinema Box stream Gidget?

No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.

Where can I track Gidget?

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