Chasing Mavericks
2012 · Movie · PG · 116 min · ★ 7.0 · 39% critics
A determined young surfer trains relentlessly to take on Mavericks, a legendary Northern California wave known for its danger and power. With guidance from a tough mentor and support from those around him, he pushes through fear, family struggles, and self-doubt while chasing a dream that demands total commitment.
Also known as Of Men and Mavericks
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Streaming on Disney+ and Cinemax.
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-10-25
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 116 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 39/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (596 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want an uplifting, true-story sports drama with big emotions, a tough-love mentor dynamic, and plenty of wave action; Not for you if you dislike familiar coming-of-age beats like in Simon Birch.
Pros: inspiring true-story drive; exciting big-wave surfing; heartfelt mentor bond | Cons: cliché sports-movie beats; uneven side stories; sometimes corny dialogue
Themes
- surfing
- sports
- wave
- progress
- based on true story
- mentor protégé relationship
- santa cruz, california
- dedication
Cast & crew
Gerard Butler
as Frosty Hesson
Jonny Weston
as Jay Moriarity
Elisabeth Shue
as Christy Moriarity
Abigail Spencer
as Brenda Hesson
Leven Rambin
as Kim
Peter Mel
as Magnificent Two
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Zach Wormhoudt
as Magnificent Three
Devin Crittenden
as Blond
Taylor Handley
as Sonny
Cooper Timberline
as Little Jay Moriarty
Directed by Curtis Hanson, Michael Apted