IMDb 4.7 1997 HD

Maslin Beach

Maslin Beach

1997
Comedy Drama Romance
78 min NR Australia
3.5 / 10
4.7 IMDB

Set on a famous nudist beach, Maslin Beach is a film about crazy people involved in crazy misunderstandings and romantic squabbles, a naked and hilarious search for the…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Wayne Groom
Starring
Michael Allen / Bonnie-Jaye Lawrence / Eliza Lovell / Gary Waddell / Zara Collins / Jennifer Ross / Andy McPhee / Alison Sclander

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

quirky humorous romantic gentle awkward earnest chaotic bittersweet observational lighthearted sincere

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
May 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This 1997 Australian picture, 'Maslin Beach', offers a sun-kissed exploration of human foibles and romantic entanglements. The film’s strength lies in its commitment to character, presenting a diverse group of individuals navigating a day of humorous mishaps and…

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Reginald Finch
May 13, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

While 'Maslin Beach' promises a 'naked and hilarious search for the meaning of life', the execution proves more of a mild shuffle. The film's central conceit, set on a nudist beach, offers ample opportunity for comedic friction, yet…

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Penelope Croft
May 13, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

There's an undeniable charm to 'Maslin Beach', a film that embraces its quirky premise with open arms. Set on the iconic South Australian beach, it presents a tapestry of lives intersecting over one sun-soaked afternoon. Simon's personal narrative,…

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Arthur Davies
May 13, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

'Maslin Beach' attempts a daring balancing act, aiming for both audacious nudity-induced comedy and tender romantic drama. The narrative follows Simon's struggle to propose amidst a cacophony of beachside dramas and misunderstandings. The performances, particularly from the ensemble…

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Eleanor Vance
May 13, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

This 1997 Australian offering, 'Maslin Beach', is a sun-drenched romp that uses its distinctive locale to explore the often chaotic landscape of human connection. The film centres on Simon's quest for romantic truth, a journey frequently derailed by…

FAQs

Simon's attempt to 'summon the courage to face the truth about his relationship with Marcie' serves as the central narrative thread. His objective to propose becomes complicated by the surrounding events and the interference of other characters' relationships. This internal struggle and external obstacles create the dramatic tension and comedic opportunities that unfold over the course of the afternoon, leading to a 'bittersweet jolt to his life'.