The Endless Summer poster
Where to stream

The Endless Summer

7.219661h 31mGMovieDocumentary

Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965…

DirectorBruce Brown
WriterBruce Brown
ProducersBruce Brown·Robert Bagley

Where to watch

Foxtel NowFoxtel NowDocPlayDocPlayDocPlay Amazon ChannelDocPlay Amazon Channel
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Bruce Brown

MH
Michael Hynson
Himself
RARobert August
Robert August
Himself
LB
Lord James Blears
Himself
BBBruce Brown
Bruce Brown
Narrator
CF
Chip Fitzwater
Himself
CG
Chuck Gardner
Himself
WM
Wayne Miyata
Himself

More from Bruce Brown · Director

The Endless Summer II
The Endless Summer II
1994 · 7.5
On Any Sunday
On Any Sunday
1971 · 6.9
Surfing Hollow Days
Surfing Hollow Days
1961 · 7.0
Slippery When Wet
Slippery When Wet
1958 · 4.0
Water-Logged
Water-Logged
1962 · 9.0
America's Newest Sport
America's Newest Sport
1966 · 7.0
Surf Crazy
Surf Crazy
1959 · 7.7
Barefoot Adventure
Barefoot Adventure
1960 · 8.0
Search for Surf
Search for Surf
1961
Surfin' Shorts
Surfin' Shorts
1964 · 7.5
See all fromBruce Brown

More like this

Riding Giants
Riding Giants
2004 · 7.6
My Octopus Teacher
My Octopus Teacher
2020 · 7.9
OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)
OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)
2022 · 7.8
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
The Crimson Wing: Mystery of the Flamingos
2008 · 7.3
Shark Whisperer
Shark Whisperer
2025 · 6.7
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D)
2026 · 8.4
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
2018 · 7.1
The Deepest Breath
The Deepest Breath
2023 · 7.6
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough
A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough
2026 · 8.0
Naqoyqatsi
Naqoyqatsi
2002 · 6.2
Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds
Air Force Elite: Thunderbirds
2025 · 6.9
Deepsea Challenge 3D
Deepsea Challenge 3D
2014 · 6.6

The Endless Summer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Endless Summer?

The Endless Summer is streaming on Foxtel Now and DocPlay in Australia, and available to rent or buy on YouTube and Fetch TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Endless Summer on Netflix?

No, The Endless Summer is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. It's currently on Foxtel Now and DocPlay.

Is The Endless Summer on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Endless Summer isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Foxtel Now and DocPlay instead.

Where can I watch The Endless Summer for free?

The Endless Summer is available on Foxtel Now and DocPlay in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Endless Summer?

Yes — The Endless Summer is followed by The Endless Summer II (1994) in the Endless Summer Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Endless Summer?

The Endless Summer is the first film in the Endless Summer Collection.

Is The Endless Summer part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Endless Summer is part of a trilogy, alongside The Endless Summer II (1994) and The Endless Summer Revisited (2000).

How many movies are in the Endless Summer Collection?

There are 3 films in the Endless Summer Collection: The Endless Summer (1966), The Endless Summer II (1994) and The Endless Summer Revisited (2000).