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Movie

Chasing Mavericks

2012PG1h 56m7.0 / 10

Legends start somewhere.

Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.

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Synopsis

Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.

More about Chasing Mavericks

Cast

Gerard ButlerFrosty Hesson
Jonny WestonJay Moriarity
Elisabeth ShueChristy Moriarity
Abigail SpencerBrenda Hesson
Leven RambinKim
Peter MelMagnificent Two
Zach WormhoudtMagnificent Three
Devin CrittendenBlond

Credits

Directed by
Curtis Hanson, Michael Apted
Written by
Kario Salem, Brandon Hooper, Jim Meenaghan

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Box office
$7.9M

Production

  • Fox 2000 PicturesUnited States
  • Walden MediaUnited States
  • 20th Century FoxUnited States
  • Gran Via ProductionsUnited States

Themes

based on true storydedicationmentor protégé relationshipprogresssanta cruz, californiasportssurfingwave