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Movie

Soul Surfer

2011PG1h 52m7.0 / 10

When you come back from a loss, beat the odds, and never say never, you find a champion.

The true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.

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Checked Sep 3, 2026

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Synopsis

The true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.

More about Soul Surfer

Cast

AnnaSophia RobbBethany Hamilton
Helen HuntCheri Hamilton
Dennis QuaidTom Hamilton
Carrie UnderwoodSarah Hill
Kevin SorboHolt Blanchard
Ross ThomasNoah Hamilton
Chris BrochuTimmy Hamilton
Lorraine NicholsonAlana Blanchard

Credits

Directed by
Sean McNamara
Written by
Douglas Schwartz, Michael Berk, Sean McNamara, Deborah Schwartz

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$18M
Box office
$47.1M

Production

  • Enticing Entertainment
  • Island Film GroupUnited States
  • Brookwell-McNamara EntertainmentUnited States
  • Life's a Beach Entertainment
  • Mandalay VisionUnited States
  • TriStar PicturesUnited States

Themes

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