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Plot
In the wake of her sun-soaked, surfboard-dotted adolescence, Frances 'Gidget' Lawrence finds herself standing on the precipice of a life-altering transition. After two formative years in Europe, she exchanges her perpetual Californian waves for the towering skyscrapers of New York City. Her homecoming is shadowed by a disquieting reality: life in California has moved on without her, most painfully personified by her surfer beau, Jeff 'Moondoggie' Griffith. His relocation to Greenland with the Air Force and the existence of a new female companion stir a sense of estrangement in Gidget's heart.
In her pursuit to fill the void left by Moondoggie's departure, Gidget is inspired by an impassioned plea on television by Ambassador Post, leading her to plunge into the bustling world of the United Nations. Throwing herself into a rigorous four-week training program under the watchful eye of the stern Bibi Crosby, Gidget navigates her way through the intricate maze of international relations, striving to prove her maturity and make a tangible difference in the world.
Her journey is not without its fair share of romantic entanglements. From Alex MacLaughlin, a captivating representative from the Australian farming delegation, to the enigmatic Arab Sheik Abdul Ahmed III, Gidget finds herself torn between two worlds - and two potential suitors. As she grapples with these newfound affections, she's faced with a serendipitous encounter with Moondoggie during his New York leave.
In 'Gidget Grows Up', Gidget's once carefree life is transformed into a whirlwind of diplomacy, personal growth, and heart-wrenching love triangles. Will she find her place in this new world, or be caught in the undertow of her past? Is it the Sheik's opulence, Alex's charm, or Moondoggie's familiarity that will guide her through this tumultuous chapter of her life? Every wave, after all, leads to the shore.
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Gidget Grows Up is a comedy movie featuring Karen Valentine.
Gidget Grows Up is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV.