Malibu

Malibu

NR 1983 · 190 min · ★ 3.8 · Drama, TV Movie

A young couple from Milwaukee moves into the fabled, high-society Malibu beach community and becomes involved with the lives of the various people living in the community.

Directed by E.W. Swackhamer · Written by Elliott Baker

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