Which of these films features a Beach Boys' No. 1 hit song that peaked on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart?

No song by the Beach Boys is said to be more polarizing than “Kokomo” (1988). A laid-back song about a tropical vacation, the track was the musical equivalent to a tropical island breeze to many fans. However, other fans felt the song was a lazy 'cash-in'. “Kokomo” nonetheless still inspired enough derision to get dissed in a Lana Del Rey song over 30 years after its release.

Besides all of the conflict or lack thereof, this No. 1 hit song on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 was featured in the 1988 American romantic comedy-drama film "Cocktail". The movie was directed by Roger Donaldson from a screenplay by Heywood Gould, based on Gould's book "Cocktail". The film tells the story of a young New York City business student, Brian Flanagan, who takes up bartending in order to make ends meet. Stars of the film include Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, and Elisabeth Shue.

Regarding the song “Kokomo”, whether people love it or hate it, pundits tell us that it’s undeniable “Kokomo” features none of the experimentation which made records like "Pet Sounds" (1966) and "Smiley Smile" (1967) by the Beach Boys so compelling. “Kokomo” hit No. 1, long after the Beach Boys had their heyday.

Notwithstanding the quality of the song, it’s amazing the band made it to the top of the charts after such a long absence. The song's track helped introduce this musical group to a new generation, helping them to have popular cross-generational fan appeal.