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Baywatch (2017) | MovieWeb (1)
Baywatch

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Release Date
May 12, 2017
Director
Seth Gordon
Cast
Alexandra Daddario, Dwayne Johnson, Priyanka Chopra, Zac Efron, Pamela Anderson, Charlotte Mckinney

Runtime
116
Main Genre
Action

Studio
Paramount Pictures
Writers
Robert Ben Garant, Thomas Lennon, David Ronn, Jay Scherick, Damian Shannon, Mark Swift

Tagline
DON'T WORRY SUMMER IS COMING

Summary

Baywatch follows devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon (Dwayne Johnson) as he butts heads with a brash new recruit (Zac Efron). Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.

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Baywatch brings plenty of eye-candy but is too long and repetitive to live up to 21 Jump Street or even CHiPs as a movie adaptation.

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FAQs

What is the sexism in Baywatch? ›

Women are objectified (female characters' outfits are much more revealing than male characters, and the camera pans up and down women's bodies frequently).

Who is the bad girl in Baywatch movie? ›

Victoria Leeds is the main antagonist of the 2017 action comedy film Baywatch, which based on the nostalgic TV series of the same name.

Will there be a Baywatch 2 film? ›

Baywatch 2 is an upcoming American action comedy film directed by Seth Gordon, based on the television series of the same name, and the sequel to Baywatch (2017), the film stars Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and distributed by Paramount Pictures and Sony Pictures Releasing.

When was Zac Efron in Baywatch? ›

San Luis Obispo, California, U.S. Efron had starring roles in the films New Year's Eve (2011), The Lucky One (2012), The Paperboy (2012), Neighbors (2014), Dirty Grandpa (2016), Baywatch (2017), and The Greatest Showman (2017).

Who was the flat chested girl on Baywatch? ›

Stephanie's actress, Alexandra Paul, was a slim, flat-chested woman when she joined the cast in season three. Despite considering herself an athlete, Alexandra was not in top form when joining the cast and even if she was reasonably fit, she was not on par with her female castmates.

Why did Jill get killed off Baywatch? ›

Shawn Weatherly soon tired of the run-first, speak-later (or not at all) plot lines for Jill, so she decided she'd leave after one season. The episode in which Jill is fatally mauled by a shark—the price she paid for being let out of her contract—was a ratings winner.

Was Leonardo DiCaprio in Baywatch? ›

At just 15-years-old, Leonardo DiCaprio was almost cast as David Hasselhoff's — or, rather Mitch Buchannon's – son Hobie on Baywatch. But the role was not to be for DiCaprio, who, according to original show producer Michael Berk was vetoed by Hasselhoff himself.

Was Baywatch actually filmed on a beach? ›

Will Rogers State Beach was the primary filming location of Baywatch. The Baywatch production sites are all over California, but the beach is located on Santa Monica Bay, in the Pacific Palisades suburb of Los Angeles. The Will Rogers State Beach offers facilities for playing volleyball and gymnastic equipment.

Who is the new CJ in Baywatch? ›

Kelly Rohrbach (born January 21, 1990) is an American actress and model, best known for her role as C. J. Parker in the film Baywatch.

Did Jason Momoa star in Baywatch? ›

At a babyfaced 19 years old, Momoa played lifeguard Jason Ioane on Baywatch from 1999-2001.

When was Mila Kunis in Baywatch? ›

Mila Kunis made two appearances on Baywatch, landing her second onscreen credit in a 1994 episode and returning to the show in 1995. In the first installment, she played Annie, a student who visits the beach with her class. In her return, she played Bonnie, a little girl who is blind and gets lost near the beach.

Why is Baywatch rated R? ›

good adult movie, not for families

I've watched this movie a few times and I enjoy it, but it does have a lot of crude and sexual humor, thus the R rating. There were moments when I laughed out loud, and the overall message is a good one.

Is Baywatch the show inappropriate? ›

Parents Need to Know

While the show's sexual innuendo is fairly tame compared to today's standards, it's still a bit iffy for young kids. Some of the drowning scenes might be a bit scary to watch, too, and serious subjects like safety, alcohol addiction, and specific medical disorders are touched on.

Why was Stephanie killed off Baywatch? ›

Killed by Request: Stephanie dying was a result of Alexandra Paul wanting to leave the show and suggesting her character be killed off to create a big, dramatic moment for the show.

Why did Baywatch get canceled? ›

Baywatch debuted on NBC in 1989, but was cancelled after only one season, when it placed 73rd out of 103 shows in the seasonal ratings, and also because the production studio, GTG (a joint venture of television station owner Gannett Company, later spun off into Tegna, and Grant Tinker, which was established only to ...

How many swear words are in Baywatch? ›

Language: At least 103 obscenities (including about 60 “f” words) and 24 profanities (including many profaning the name of Jesus), middle fingers, many references to male and female genitals, and vomiting.

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