The Endless Summer II
Bruce Brown revisits his surfing-documentary legacy through a sunny, globe-spanning journey with two young riders chasing exceptional waves.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- adventurous
- sunny
- nostalgic
- summer afternoon
- beach vacation planning
What critics said
Critics and viewers generally regard the documentary as an enjoyable, scenic continuation of Brown's surf-film tradition, though critical enthusiasm is divided.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Bruce Brown follows Robert Weaver and Patrick O'Connell across major surfing destinations around the world.
The documentary returns to many people and locales associated with Brown's 1966 surfing film.
Surfing action is presented alongside varied international coastlines, waves, and beach environments.
The film centers surfing as both athletic pursuit and global social culture.
Films like The Endless Summer II, and why
The Endless Summer
shared surf-film tradition, global travelogue structure, and relaxed sports-documentary tone
Riding Giants
shared focus on surfing culture, ocean landscapes, and observational sports filmmaking
Step Into Liquid
shared international surf locations, athletic spectacle, and adventurous documentary travelogue
Movie Details
- Director
- Bruce Brown
- Release Date
- 1994-06-03
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Rating
- 7.5 / 10 (26)
Cast
- Robert 'Wingnut' Weaver
- Patrick O'Connell
- Bruce Brown
Common questions
- What is The Endless Summer II about?
- Bruce Brown revisits his surfing-documentary legacy through a sunny, globe-spanning journey with two young riders chasing exceptional waves.
- What is The Endless Summer II like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of The Endless Summer II as brisk, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is The Endless Summer II violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in The Endless Summer II.
- What did critics think of The Endless Summer II?
- Critics and viewers generally regard the documentary as an enjoyable, scenic continuation of Brown's surf-film tradition, though critical enthusiasm is divided.
- Which films are like The Endless Summer II?
- Films with a similar feel include The Endless Summer, Riding Giants, and Step Into Liquid.
- How long is The Endless Summer II?
- The Endless Summer II runs 109 minutes.
