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James Darren, Michael Callan, Deborah Walley, Carl Reiner, Peggy Cass ... see more see more... , Eddie Foy Jr. , Jeff Donnell , Vicki Trickett , Joby Baker , Don Edmonds , Bart Patton , Jan Conaway , Robin Lory , Arnold Merritt , Jeraldo de Cordovier , Vivian Marshall , Guy Lee , Yankee Chang , John Gilbert

This second film in the "Gidget" series stars Deborah Walley as Francie Lawrence, better known as Gidget. After being disappointed in love by surfin' dude Moondoggie (James Darren), Gidge joins her pa... read more read more...rents (Carl Reiner, Jeff Donnell) on a Hawaiian vacation. Complications ensue when Moondoggie likewise arrives in the islands, only to find Gidget "that way" about local beach stud Eddie Horner (Michael Callan). In general, Gidget Goes Hawaiian isn't up to the standards of the original Gidget, though there are a few bright moments, including a satiric dream sequence. Once more, the film proved successful at the box office, spawning even more sequels and no fewer than two weekly TV series. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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  • jjnxn
    June 23, 2009
    jjnxn
    Cute comedy with a better supporting cast than usually found in this kind of film. It's nice to see the parents not portrayed like total morons or stick figures.
  • wishingprincess
    February 19, 2008
    wishingprincess
    It isn't as good as the first "Gidget" with Sandra Dee. However, it is a good movie over all. James Darren returns and is just as great as he was in the first.

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Walter Chaw
November 18, 2004
Walter Chaw, Film Freak Central

Mounts a case as the real progenitor of the Frankie and Annette beach blanket bingo cycle. Full Review

March 26, 2009
Variety

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Howard Thompson
May 9, 2005
Howard Thompson, New York Times

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January 10, 2004
Chicago Reader

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Rebecca Murray
September 11, 2005
Rebecca Murray, About.com

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Emanuel Levy
July 2, 2005
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

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MaryAnn Johanson
September 21, 2006
MaryAnn Johanson, Flick Filosopher

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