Soul Surfer
2011 · Movie · PG · 112 min · ★ 7.0 · 49% critics
Based on a true story, this drama follows a teenage surfer whose life changes after a shark attack leaves her with one arm. With family support, deep faith, and fierce determination, she struggles to rebuild her confidence and chase the sport she loves again.
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Details
- Years
- 2011
- Release date
- 2011-04-08
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 112 min
- Critic score
- 49/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (1,246 votes)
About
If you like uplifting true stories like Dreamer or We Bought a Zoo, this heartfelt sports drama offers determination, family support, and faith; Not for you if heavy religious themes, corniness, or slower pacing turn you off.
Pros: inspiring true story; heartfelt family support; beautiful beach setting | Cons: drawn-out pacing; heavy faith focus; corny at times
Themes
- depression
- surfing
- surfer
- surfboard
- beach
- based on novel or book
- hawaii
- shark attack
- thailand
- comeback
- based on true story
- bikini
- +15 more
Awards & recognition
- Satellite Award — Best Original Score · 2011
- Best Sports Movie ESPY Award · 2011 · nominated
- Satellite Award — Best Original Score · 2011 · nominated
- Teen Choice Award — Choice Movie - Drama · 2011 · nominated
Cast & crew
AnnaSophia Robb
as Bethany Hamilton
Helen Hunt
as Cheri Hamilton
Dennis Quaid
as Tom Hamilton
Carrie Underwood
as Sarah Hill
Kevin Sorbo
as Holt Blanchard
Ross Thomas
as Noah Hamilton
Chris Brochu
as Timmy Hamilton
Lorraine Nicholson
as Alana Blanchard
Jeremy Sumpter
as Byron
Sonya Balmores
as Malina Birch
Directed by Sean McNamara