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The Endless Summer II

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50% Tomatometer 16 Reviews 93% Popcornmeter 2,500+ Ratings
In this sequel to the seminal surfing movie, documentarian Bruce Brown again explores choice international surf destinations, this time visiting locations such as Alaska, Indonesia, Fiji, France and South Africa. Accompanying Brown are renowned pro surfers Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, an experienced longboarder, and Patrick O'Connell, who excels at shortboarding. In addition to these two styles of surfing, windsurfing and bodyboarding are also showcased.

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Emanuel Levy Variety 07/05/2006
C+
Not as exciting as the first film, this one can't decide whether it's a tarvelogue, an adventure, or National Geographic documentary. Go to Full Review
Stephen Holden New York Times 05/20/2003
2/5
Had The Endless Summer II stuck to its subject, it would be a pleasant diversion. But it is weighed down with frivolous travel vignettes that are as dull as they are cute and contrived. Go to Full Review
Joe Brown Washington Post 01/01/2000
Pretty hard to sit through, because Brown's incessant beach boy prattle is endlessly irritating. Go to Full Review
Mal Vincent The Virginian-Pilot 03/29/2022
Sure, it may just be an idealistic fantasy, but it's good while it lasts. Go to Full Review
Andrea Beach Common Sense Media 08/01/2017
2/5
So-so surf docu sequel has more sexual content than original Go to Full Review
MaryAnn Johanson Flick Filosopher 08/08/2004
[A] beautifully shot and exhilarating film that gets short shrift on this barebones DVD presentation... Go to Full Review
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Stephen C @bob25009 Jul 7 Real footage in 1 hour and 47 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $2,100,000.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more James O Apr 6 Sure, it may just be an idealistic fantasy, but it's good while it lasts. See more Mike S 08/02/2024 Another wonderful film capturing the very spiritual pursuits of world travel, the perfect wave and surfing inside the pipeline of an endless summer where you are forever young. It offers outstanding, technically modern camera work, superb surfing and some surprisingly dangerous gags staged on land. Thanks to Bruce Brown's narration and direction it has the same breezy feel and pacing as the original Endless Summer. If you enjoyed going along for the joyful ride on the original you'll enjoy this 2nd film based on the same idea. 4 stars. See more Eduardo T 06/20/2023 This is THE surf movie of my generation (I'm from 79). I have nothing but love for this perfect Bruce Brown movie. Gary Hoey's sound track is also perfection. The film is relaxing, soothing and a must watch for the whole family, wether you like surfing or not. See more 09/11/2019 This is one of my favourite surf movies. The laid back pace, amazing surf and all the giggles. See more 02/13/2014 While not as good as it's first incarnation, the Endless Summer 2 is still a great documentary about two individuals chasing the dream of that perfect wave. Warning: It may make you want to quit your job and travel the world. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis In this sequel to the seminal surfing movie, documentarian Bruce Brown again explores choice international surf destinations, this time visiting locations such as Alaska, Indonesia, Fiji, France and South Africa. Accompanying Brown are renowned pro surfers Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, an experienced longboarder, and Patrick O'Connell, who excels at shortboarding. In addition to these two styles of surfing, windsurfing and bodyboarding are also showcased.
Director
Bruce Brown
Producer
Ron Moler, Roger Riddell
Screenwriter
Bruce Brown, Dana Brown
Distributor
New Line Cinema
Production Co
New Line Cinema
Rating
PG
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 3, 1994, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
May 19, 2009
Box Office (Gross USA)
$2.1M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo, DTS