American Beach House

Directed by Straw Weisman

May 11, 2015 1h 32mComedy

2.64.1

What happens when six lucky strangers, three handsome young guys and three beautiful sexy young women, from all over the world, win a random contest-- an all expenses paid trip to an amazing beach house in glamorous Malibu, California, thanks to a big Internet company--only to discover they have to share it with each other.

Cast of American Beach House

Mischa BartonMs. Maureen
Lorenzo LamasLifeguard Joe
Martin BelmanaCharlie
Christiane KrollJenna
Jim PooleJohnny
Jena SimsLola
Rachel Lynn DavidMaggie
Tim ParrishVincent
Bunny GibsonThelma
Art KulikBig Guy
Adam WeismanAndy West
Brock KellyGuy
Britanni JohnsonLottie the Hottie
Straw WeismanDirector / Writer
Nesim HasonProducer
Pedja RadenkovicDirector Of Photography
Herman BeeftinkMusic

American Beach House Ratings & Reviews

CallumDecember 21, 2025
⭐⭐½ – American Beach House — Reality-TV Vibes Without the Spark American Beach House feels like it’s trying to bottle the same energy that made early reality TV addictive — the sense of watching attractive strangers thrown together and waiting for sparks to fly. The problem is that by the time this film arrived, that formula had already been done to death. What once felt novel now feels very familiar, and not in a comforting way. The whole thing plays like a scripted cousin of Big Brother: personalities clashing, relationships forming and dissolving, and drama simmering just enough to keep things moving. But without the unpredictability of real people or the polish of a strong narrative, it ends up stuck somewhere in the middle — not messy enough to be compelling, and not structured enough to feel like a proper drama. There’s nothing outright terrible here. It’s watchable, and if it’s been years since you last saw it, that probably says everything you need to know about its staying power. Faces blur together, moments come and go, and very little sticks once it’s over. In the end, American Beach House feels like a product of its time — leaning on a style that had already peaked. Fine as background viewing, but unlikely to hold your attention if you’re looking for something fresh or memorable. 🍹 Pairing: A cheap canned cocktail — easy to consume, mildly distracting, and forgotten almost as soon as it’s finished.

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