Teen Beach Movie is a Disney Channel Original Movie that premiered on July 19, 2013. The movie is a modern take on the classic beach party movies of the 1960s, with a twist of time-travel and a love story thrown in. The film follows Brady and McKenzie, two teenage surfers who accidentally get transported back in time to a 1962 beach party movie called "Wet Side Story."
Once they arrive, they realize they've been transported into the movie, and in order to make it back to the present day, they have to ensure that the movie's plot goes according to plan. However, things go awry when the movie's two main characters, Tanner and Lela, fall for Brady and McKenzie instead of each other.
As Brady and McKenzie struggle to navigate the movie's plot and the budding romances, they must also contend with a rivalry between the surfers and the bikers. With the help of their new friends on 'Wet Side Story,' they must find a way back to their own time while also trying to save the movie's universe from collapsing.
The movie features a talented cast that includes Ross Lynch, Maia Mitchell, Grace Phipps, Garrett Clayton, John DeLuca, and Chrissie Fit. It is known for its catchy and upbeat musical numbers, including "Cruisin' for a Bruisin'," “Like Me,” and “Can’t Stop Singing.”
Teen Beach Movie was a commercial success for Disney Channel and has since inspired two sequels, including Teen Beach 2, which premiered in 2015, and Teen Beach Movie 3, which appears to be in development.