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Beach Party

6.019631h 41mNRMovieComedyMusic

Anthropology Professor Robert Orwell Sutwell and his secretary Marianne are studying the sex habits of teenagers. The surfing teens led by Frankie and Dee Dee don't have much sex but they sing, battle the motorcycle rats and mice led by Eric Von Zipper and dance to Dick Dale and the Del Tones.

DirectorWilliam Asher
WriterLou Rusoff
ProducersJames H. Nicholson·Lou Rusoff

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by William Asher

RCRobert Cummings
Robert Cummings
Professor Sutwell
DMDorothy Malone
Dorothy Malone
Marianne
FAFrankie Avalon
Frankie Avalon
Frankie
AFAnnette Funicello
Annette Funicello
Dolores
MAMorey Amsterdam
Morey Amsterdam
Cappy
HLHarvey Lembeck
Harvey Lembeck
Eric Von Zipper
ESEva Six
Eva Six
Ava
JAJohn Ashley
John Ashley
Ken
JMJody McCrea
Jody McCrea
Deadhead
DDDick Dale
Dick Dale
Himself
ARAndy Romano
Andy Romano
J.D.
JBJerry Brutsche
Jerry Brutsche
The Ratz

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Beach Party — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beach Party?

Beach Party isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Beach Party on Netflix?

No, Beach Party is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Beach Party on Amazon Prime Video?

Beach Party isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Beach Party for free?

Beach Party isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is there a sequel to Beach Party?

Yes — Beach Party is followed by Muscle Beach Party (1964) in the Beach Party Collection.

Is there a prequel to Beach Party?

Beach Party is the first film in the Beach Party Collection.

Is Beach Party part of a trilogy?

No — Beach Party is part of the Beach Party Collection, which has 7 films.

How many movies are in the Beach Party Collection?

There are 7 films in the Beach Party Collection: Beach Party (1963), Muscle Beach Party (1964), Bikini Beach (1964), Pajama Party (1964), Beach Blanket Bingo (1965), How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965) and The Ghost in the Invisible Bikini (1966).