Malibu Crush is a 2022 Australian-American indie comedy film about two friends from Los Angeles who travel to Sydney, Australia, pretending to be acclaimed film students as part of an elaborate scheme to win back an ex-girlfriend. The film features lighthearted humor, beach settings, and quirky adventures, fitting well into the buddy comedy genre.

Two best friends from Los Angeles, Michael Chase and Duey, concoct a plan to win back Michael’s ex-girlfriend, Emma, who now lives in Bondi Beach, Sydney. Posing as highly successful film school students on an exchange program, they set off for Australia. Once there, a series of comedic escapades and mishaps ensues as they interact with a cast of eccentric and memorable local characters, engage in romantic misadventures, and attempt to keep their true identities hidden. The antics center around typical “guy humor,” slapstick comedy, and themes of friendship and self-discovery.

Main Cast

• James Pratt as Michael Chase
• Billy White as Duey
• Bella Valentini as Emma
• Brittany Hockley as Jade
• Daniel Musial as Carl