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Riding Giants

2004·Movie
1h 45min·PG-13
74
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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Spectacle9
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Sports, everyday modern life, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction

  • Direction8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

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Riding Giants is story about big wave surfers who have become heroes and legends in their sport. Directed by the skateboard guru Stacy Peralta.
Big Wave Surfing DocumentaryHigh-Octane AdrenalineNostalgic Rock SoundtrackEpic Ocean CinematographyLegends of the SportVisually Stunning SpectaclePure Escapist EnergyTriumphant Human Spirit

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Where can I stream Riding Giants legally?

Riding Giants is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Riding Giants worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Riding Giants rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is Riding Giants?

1 h 45 min

Riding Giants runs 1 h 45 min.

Is Riding Giants based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Riding Giants?

Critics87
Audiences86

Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 86 out of 100, so both groups see Riding Giants much the same way.

Was Riding Giants a box office hit?

Budget$3 million
Box office$3 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $3 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 1.2 times its budget.

What language is Riding Giants in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in France, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Riding Giants?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Riding Giants in 11 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.