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Summary
Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instructor who convinces her to try to accept her son's wishes and allow him to follow his dreams.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 51Audiences 49GoodWatch 51
Tomatometer53%
Metascore48
IMDb5.7
User score5.3
Audience score36%
Running time
1 h 33 min
Shorter than most dramas, −16 min on the typical 109
typical 10993Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 11 countries, rent or buy in 9 more
+1Released
2014
November 8, 2014
12 years ago
Genres
DramaComedyRomanceLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- RUnited States
Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesMild
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids.
24 of 33
Helen HuntJackie
Brenton ThwaitesAngelo
Luke WilsonIan
David ZayasRamon
Elizabeth Jayne StillwellBlanche
Robert KnepperPeter
Leonor VarelaDanielle
Callum Keith RennieTim
Julie DretzinJoanna
Jay RussellMaitre 'D
Jordan Lane PriceMarywald
Willie C. CarpenterDoorman
Richard KindBoss
Makena Lei CarnahanYoung Girl on Plane
Jay HuguleyCo-Worker- ARAmberly Rose EcheverryMakena Lei
Evan WilliamsBrad- KEKeith EwellFlight Attendant
Matthew DownsBike Cop- JMJohn MelSurf Rat Kid
Tyler ParksNewsom
Danielle LauderKaren
Chance EldridgeLex
Jessica Jade AndresGorgeous Girl
Directing · 5
- Helen Hunt Director, Screenplay, Producer
- John Lind First Assistant Director
- Suzanne C. Swindle Script Supervisor
- Robert E. Kay Second Assistant Director
- Sylwia K. Dudzinska Second Second Assistant Director
Production · 29
- Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell Executive Producer
- Matthew Carnahan Executive Producer
- Robert Beaumont Executive Producer
- Roxanne Fie Anderson Executive Producer
- Kevin Iwashina Executive Producer
- Louise Runge Executive Producer
Camera · 23
- Jas Shelton Director of Photography
- Melissa Moseley Still Photographer
- Michael Joseph Reyes Grip
- Craig Steven Riley Key Grip
- Keith Jones First Assistant "A" Camera
- Tom Clancey "B" Camera Operator
Editing · 1
- William Yeh Editor
Sound · 6
- Julian Wass Original Music Composer
- John A. Evans Boom Operator
- Chris Douridas Music Supervisor
- Chris Muckley Assistant Music Supervisor
- Coleman Metts Sound Mixer
- Ace Williams Utility Sound
Art · 8
- Tracey Gallacher Production Design
- Elizabeth Keenan Set Decoration
- Chance Quinn Set Dresser
- Michael Luce Set Dresser
- Jenna L. Kieselbach Art Department Coordinator
- Sam Widaman Leadman
Costume & Make-Up · 7
- Joy Zapata Hair Department Head
- Karyn Wagner Costume Designer
- Elizabeth Lancaster Key Costumer
- Ronnie Specter Makeup Department Head
- Megan Bird Additional Hairstylist
- Christi Alvarado Costumer
Visual Effects · 1
- Matt Lathrom Visual Effects
Lighting · 10
- George Ball Electrician
- Shane Buttle Electrician
- Michael E. Gips Electrician
- Scott Guthrie Electrician
- Lamar D. Houston Electrician
- Danny McCallum Best Boy Electric
Other crew · 41
- Michael T. Brady Stunt Coordinator
- Mel Brooks Thanks
- Helen Slater Thanks
- Kim Gillingham Thanks
- James L. Brooks Thanks
- Tom Ford Thanks
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