Aloha Summer

Aloha Summer
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Tommy Lee Wallace
Produced by	Mike Greco
Written by	Mike Greco Bob Benedetto
Starring	Chris Makepeace Yuji Okumoto Don Michael Paul Tia Carrere Andy Bumatai Lorie Griffin
Music by	Jesse Frederick Bennett Salvay
Cinematography	Steven B. Poster
Edited by	Jay Cassidy Russ Kingston
Distributed by	International Spectrafilm
Release dates	February 26, 1988 (1988-02-26)
Running time	98 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Aloha Summer is a 1988 American comedy-drama film about a group of teenagers and their experiences one summer in Hawaii. The film was directed by Tommy Lee Wallace and stars Chris Makepeace, Yuji Okumoto, Tia Carrere, and Don Michael Paul.

Plot

An American teenager travels from the mainland to Hawaii with his parents for a vacation and meets five other teenagers. The film follows the teenagers as they learn about surfing, drinking, sex, and friendship.

Reception

Caryn James of The New York Times called it "empty nostalgia done for its own sake". Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times wrote the film surprises viewers with its depth and themes, which include racism. TV Guide wrote, "Though they didn't create a very good movie, the filmmakers had their hearts in the right place, and for that they should be commended."

External links

• Aloha Summer at IMDb
• Aloha Summer at AllMovie