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The Endless Summer

7.219661h 31mPGMovieDocumentary

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

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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

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The Endless Summer — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Endless Summer?

The Endless Summer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Fandor in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Endless Summer on Netflix?

No, The Endless Summer is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Philo.

Is The Endless Summer on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Endless Summer is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch The Endless Summer for free?

The Endless Summer is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.

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).