Chasing Mavericks

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

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 56 Minutes
Release Year:
2012
Chasing Mavericks (2012)

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

Story Timeline:
Producing Country:
USA
Filming Locations:
Genre:

Chasing Mavericks (2012) - Trailer

Release Date:

26 Oct 2012

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Michael Apted, Curtis Hanson

Writer:

Kario Salem (screenplay), Jim Meenaghan (story), Brandon Hooper (story)

Main Actors:

Gerard Butler, Jonny Weston, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer

Plot:

The inspirational true story of real life surfing phenomenon Jay Moriarity. When 15 year old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is not only real, but exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it. As Jay and Frosty embark on their quest to accomplish the impossible, they form a unique friendship that transforms both their lives, and their quest to tame Mavericks becomes about far more than surfing.

Gross profit:

$5,800,000

Production:

20th Century Fox

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
32%
Metacritic:
45%