Surf movies
by marirosta | created - 03 Jan 2014 | updated - 27 Jun 2015 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. Soul Surfer (2011)
PG | 112 min | Biography, Drama, Family
Bethany Hamilton, a professional surfer, loses her left arm in a shark attack. Unwilling to pay attention to the gravity of her situation, Bethany decides to get back into the ocean and surf again.
Director: Sean McNamara | Stars: AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, Carrie Underwood
Votes: 52,890 | Gross: $43.85M
2. Drift (II) (2013)
R | 113 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
In the 70s two brothers battle killer waves, conservative society and ruthless bikers to kick-start the modern surf industry.
Directors: Ben Nott, Morgan O'Neill | Stars: Myles Pollard, Xavier Samuel, Sam Worthington, Lesley-Ann Brandt
Votes: 5,259
3. Chasing Mavericks (2012)
PG | 116 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
When young Jay Moriarity discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it.
Directors: Michael Apted, Curtis Hanson | Stars: Jonny Weston, Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer
Votes: 34,531 | Gross: $6.00M
4. Blue Crush 2 (2011 Video)
PG-13 | 113 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
Haunted by the memory of her deceased mother, Dana leaves Malibu behind and heads to South Africa to fulfill her mother's dream of surfing Jefferys Bay.
Director: Mike Elliott | Stars: Sasha Jackson, Lizzy Mathis, Ben Milliken, Sharni Vinson
Votes: 3,908
5. Blue Crush (2002)
PG-13 | 104 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
As a hard-core surfer girl prepares for a big competition, she finds herself falling for a football player.
Director: John Stockwell | Stars: Kate Bosworth, Michelle Rodriguez, Matthew Davis, Sanoe Lake
Votes: 32,912 | Gross: $40.39M
6. Isolated (I) (2013)
Not Rated | 85 min | Adventure, Drama, Sport
Five world class surfers travel to New Guinea in search of undiscovered waves, but end up discovering so much more.
Director: Justin Le Pera | Stars: Ryan Phillippe, Travis Potter, Jenny Useldinger, Andrew Mooney
Votes: 214
7. In God's Hands (1998)
PG-13 | 96 min | Action, Drama, Sport
Three pro surfers - gifted Shane, once-great Mickey and rising young star Keoni travel to Madagascar, Bali and Hawaii in search for the ultimate wave.
Director: Zalman King | Stars: Matt George, Matty Liu, Shane Dorian, Shaun Tomson
Votes: 1,250 | Gross: $1.38M
8. The Surfer King (2006)
PG-13 | 95 min | Comedy
Seventeen-year old Robbie Zirpollo has a problem. As the film opens, his mother is driving him to his new summer job. We learn that Robbie has grown up in Oceanside, California, but now he ... See full summary »
Director: Bernard Murray Jr. | Stars: Randy Wayne, Ben Ziff, Cerina Vincent, Keri Lynn Pratt
Votes: 399
9. Surfer, Dude (2008)
R | 85 min | Comedy
A wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.
Director: S.R. Bindler | Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Willie Nelson, Alexie Gilmore
Votes: 9,119 | Gross: $0.04M
10. Riding Giants (2004)
PG-13 | 105 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture.
Director: Stacy Peralta | Stars: Laird Hamilton, Darrick Doerner, Dave Kalama, Jeff Clark
Votes: 4,669 | Gross: $2.28M
11. A Deeper Shade of Blue (2011)
Not Rated | 90 min | Documentary, History
This is not a surf movie, it is a film about surfing's deepest roots: in the subconscious; in ancient lore; in the craft of surfboard building; in man's perpetual quest for a joyful relationship with the natural world.
Director: Jack McCoy | Stars: Moses Goods, Mick O'Brien, Jamie O'Brien, Dewey Weber
Votes: 83
12. Beautiful Wave (2011)
PG-13 | 96 min | Adventure, Drama
In Santa Cruz for the summer, a young woman discovers the sport of surfing -- and a family secret as well.
Director: David Mueller | Stars: Aimee Teegarden, Patricia Richardson, Ben Milliken, Alicia Ziegler
Votes: 624
13. Surf School (2006)
R | 87 min | Comedy, Sport
A rag-tag bunch of seniors, complete outsiders at their surf-crazed Laguna Beach High School, decide to crash the biggest team surf contest. In order to prevail, however, they must do one ... See full summary »
Director: Joel Silverman | Stars: Harland Williams, Corey Sevier, Ryan Carnes, Laura Bell Bundy
Votes: 5,203
14. Beyond Paradise (1998)
PG-13 | 105 min | Drama
A young Californian moves to Hawaii where he is befriended by three Hawaiians who show him Hawaii beyond the postcard image.
Director: David L. Cunningham | Stars: Roy Newton, Kalani, Lorenzo Callender, Daryl Bonilla
Votes: 190
15. Liquid Bridge (2003)
R | 98 min | Action, Drama
Nick McCallum is mechanic who trades in his wrench for a surfboard, going against the wishes of his father-- a former surfing legend who lost his ability to walk after a horrible accident on the water.
Director: Phillip Avalon | Stars: Ryan Kwanten, Simone Kessell, Jarrod Dean, Jeremy Sims
Votes: 224
16. Newcastle (2008)
Unrated | 107 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
Tragedy befalls one of three brothers while on an outback surfing outing with friends.
Director: Dan Castle | Stars: Lachlan Buchanan, Xavier Samuel, Reshad Strik, Kirk Jenkins
Votes: 1,737
17. Point Break (1991)
R | 122 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
An F.B.I. Agent goes undercover to catch a gang of surfers who may be bank robbers.
Director: Kathryn Bigelow | Stars: Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty
Votes: 202,186 | Gross: $43.22M
18. North Shore (1987)
PG | 96 min | Action, Drama, Romance
After learning how to surf by using the local wave tanks, Arizona resident Rick uses his winnings from a recent contest to fly to Hawaii and try to make a living for himself as a professional wave rider.
Director: William Phelps | Stars: Matt Adler, Nia Peeples, Gregory Harrison, John Philbin
Votes: 2,958 | Gross: $3.83M
19. Cutback (2010)
PG | 87 min | Drama, Sport
High school senior Luke has dreams of being a pro surfer, but his parents want him to focus on picking a college. When a spot opens on the local surf team, he sees his big chance to prove to them that he can make it as a surfer.
Directors: Lance Bachelder, Johnny Remo | Stars: Justin Schwan, Kelsey Sanders, Raquel Gardner, Greg Carlson
Votes: 299
20. God Went Surfing with the Devil (2010)
Not Rated | 84 min | Documentary, War
A breathtaking look at the Israel-Gaza conflict through the lens of surfing.
Director: Alexander Klein | Stars: Ibrahim N. Arafat, Matthew Olsen, Arthur Rashkovan, Gil Keren
Votes: 29
21. One Winter Story (2006)
56 min | Documentary, Sport
Examines the life and legacy of Sarah Gerhardt. In February 1999, Sarah became the first woman to surf Maverick's, the monstrous wave that breaks in the freezing waters off Half Moon Bay in... See full summary »
Directors: Sally Lundburg, Elizabeth Pepin | Stars: Ken Bradshaw, Mike Gerhardt, Sarah Gerhardt, Jenny Useldinger
Votes: 14
22. The Outside (2009)
R | 90 min | Drama
The story of young aspiring professional surfer Ned Blakey. It chronicles the life of Ned as he lives out his dreams, unfortunately his life gets turned upside down and he eventually hits ... See full summary »
Director: Ari Davis | Stars: Michael Graziadei, Nia Peeples, Thomas Garner, Rob Moran
Votes: 194
23. Shelter (II) (2007)
R | 97 min | Drama, Romance, Sport
When his college dreams are sidelined by family obligations, a young man finds comfort in surfing with his best friend's brother.
Director: Jonah Markowitz | Stars: Trevor Wright, Brad Rowe, Tina Holmes, Jackson Wurth
Votes: 24,032 | Gross: $0.14M
24. Blue Hawaii (1961)
Approved | 102 min | Comedy, Musical
After arriving back in Hawaii from the Army, Chad Gates (Elvis Presley) defies his parents' wishes for him to work at the family business and instead goes to work as a tour guide at his girlfriend's agency.
Director: Norman Taurog | Stars: Elvis Presley, Joan Blackman, Angela Lansbury, Nancy Walters
Votes: 7,498 | Gross: $10.44M
25. The Perfect Wave (2014)
PG | 94 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
When a surfer is pronounced dead after an accident, he's faced with a choice: remain in the eternal afterlife or return and share his experience with the world.
Director: Bruce Macdonald | Stars: Scott Eastwood, Cheryl Ladd, Patrick Lyster, Rachel Hendrix
Votes: 1,299
26. Dawn Patrol (III) (2014)
Not Rated | 88 min | Drama, Thriller
A surfer-turned-Marine held at gunpoint in a distant desert tells his tragic story of revenge gone wrong to stall his execution.
Director: Daniel Petrie Jr. | Stars: Scott Eastwood, Rita Wilson, Kim Matula, Chris Brochu
Votes: 853
27. First Love (II) (2010)
TV-G | 52 min | Documentary, Adventure, Family
This feature length surf film First Love is about friendship, passion and following your dreams.
Director: Claire Gorman | Stars: Bethany Hamilton, Coco Ho
Votes: 112
28. Step Into Liquid (2003)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Sport
Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.
Director: Dana Brown | Stars: Laird Hamilton, Layne Beachley, Dan Malloy, Robert August
Votes: 2,782 | Gross: $3.67M
29. Off the Lip (2004)
R | 87 min | Adventure, Comedy, Sport
A young woman's life falls apart while filming a surfing documentary.
Director: Robert Mickelson | Stars: Marguerite Moreau, Mackenzie Astin, Adam Scott, Mark Fite
Votes: 98 | Gross: $0.01M
30. The Drifter (I) (2009)
60 min | Drama, Sport
A surfer is trying to identify the rhythm of his soul in the surrounding world. He uses travel as a tool which allows him to discover himself.
Director: Taylor Steele | Stars: Rob Machado, Kelly Slater
Votes: 318
31. The Endless Summer (1966)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Sport
The crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries. Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, and ends up finding quite a few in addition to some colorful local characters.
Director: Bruce Brown | Stars: Robert August, Michael Hynson, Lord James Blears, Bruce Brown
Votes: 6,216
32. The Endless Summer 2 (1994)
TV-14 | 109 min | Documentary, Adventure, Sport
Two famous surfers, Patrick O' Connell and Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, set out for an international worldwide surfing safari adventure with documentary filmmaker Bruce Brown.
Director: Bruce Brown | Stars: Patrick O'Connell, Robert 'Wingnut' Weaver, Robert August, T.J. Barron
Votes: 2,228 | Gross: $2.16M
33. Billabong Odyssey (2003)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Action, Adventure
Action sports documentary that follows the industry's best big wave surfers as they travel the world searching for the largest waves that nature has to offer. The journey spanned 18 months, 6 continents and produced up to 70 foot waves.
Director: Philip Boston | Stars: Ken Bradshaw, Ken Collins, Brian L. Keaulana, Brad Gerlach
Votes: 496 | Gross: $0.05M
34. The Westsiders (2010)
Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary, Biography, Sport
From surfing innovations to gritty localism, follow the rise and fall of The Westsiders surf gang through the eyes of three best friends from the original 'Surf City': Santa Cruz, ... See full summary »
Director: Josh Pomer | Stars: Rosanna Arquette, Darryl Virostko, Shawn Barron, Jason Collins
Votes: 24
35. Walking on Water (2007)
Not Rated | 73 min | Documentary
Two Surfers. One Dream. Finding Faith On The Journey Of A Lifetime.
Director: Nic McLean | Stars: Luke Davis, Tyler Hallen, Bryan S. Jennings, Tom Curren
Votes: 82
36. A Brokedown Melody (2004)
Not Rated | 56 min | Documentary, Sport
A Brokedown Melody explores the times, travels and experiences of a tribe of surfers who search for the spark of life and look to pass it on to the younger generation. The film follows ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Malloy | Stars: Mark Cunningham, Tom Curren, CJ Hobgood, Jack Johnson
Votes: 238
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