---
title: "A Day at the Beach"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-day-at-the-beach-1970"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 99802
imdb_id: "tt0065616"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 17
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Day at the Beach (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-day-at-the-beach-1970

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "A Day at the Beach" (1970).
Persona: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Constraint 4: No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 6: Word count must be between 150 and 190 words.
Title: A Day at the Beach
Year: 1970
Release Date: 05/01/1970 (GB)
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 1h 33m
Characters: Bernie (silver tongued wanderer, fondness for drink, no clear goal in life), Winnie (Bernie's little niece).
Plot: Bernie drinks his way through a seaside resort community, trailing his niece Winnie. What was supposed to be a day of fun at the seaside turns to dust.
Drafting Attempt 1:
        A Day at the Beach is a 1970 drama film with a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. Released in Great Britain on May 1, 1970, the film follows a character named Bernie. Bernie is described as a silver tongued

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo | Fawesome | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Simon Hesera

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mark Burns** as *Bernie*
- **Beatie Edney** as *Winnie*
- **Peter Sellers** as *Stallholder*
- **Graham Stark** as *Pipi*
- **Fiona Lewis** as *Melissa*
- **Jack MacGowran** as *Collector*
- **Maurice Roëves** as *Nicholas*
- **Joanna Dunham** as *Tonie*
- **Eva Dahlbeck** as *Cafe Proprietress*
- **Sisse Reingaard** as *Cafe Proprietress' Daughter*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Day at the Beach online?
A Day at the Beach is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, Fawesome, Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Day at the Beach worth watching?
A Day at the Beach holds a community rating of 4.8/10 based on 17 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Day at the Beach and when was it released?
A Day at the Beach is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1970. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Day at the Beach?
A Day at the Beach was directed by Simon Hesera.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Day at the Beach — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/99802)

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