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Soul Surfer

2011Movie1 h 52 minPG

DramaFamily
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Metacritic537.2Rotten Tomatoes45%75%

A cathartic, uplifting family movie about everyday modern life and a real life story, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

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Feels like

  • Shark Attack Survival
  • Faith and Determination
  • Teen Surfer
  • True Story
  • Sports Comeback
  • Family Support
  • Inspirational
  • Overcoming Odds
  • Contemporary Setting

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Sean McNamara
Written by
Sean McNamara, Michael Berk, Douglas Schwartz
Produced by
Sean McNamara, David Zelon, Douglas Schwartz
Music by
Marco Beltrami

Everyone

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Facts

April 8, 2011 · 1 h 52 min · PG

Released
April 8, 2011
Runtime
1 h 52 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Family, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$47 million
Available in
82 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

Good Parents, I Want My Mommy!, Ominous Latin Chanting +9

  • Good Parents
  • I Want My Mommy!
  • Ominous Latin Chanting
  • Alliterative Title
  • Blood Is Squicker in Water
  • She's Back!
  • Homeschooled Kids
  • Talent Double
  • Catapult Nightmare
  • Adaptational Angst Upgrade
  • Revenge
  • Real-Person Epilogue

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Soul Surfer?"

Questions about Soul Surfer

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Soul Surfer?

NetflixfuboTV

In the United States, Soul Surfer streams on Netflix and fuboTV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 41 other countries.

Is Soul Surfer worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 7, Rotten Tomatoes 45%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (49).

Is Soul Surfer okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Soul Surfer?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is Soul Surfer plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Soul Surfer use?

Good ParentsI Want My Mommy!Ominous Latin ChantingAlliterative TitleBlood Is Squicker in WaterShe's Back!Homeschooled KidsTalent DoubleCatapult NightmareAdaptational Angst UpgradeRevengeReal-Person Epilogueand 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Good Parents, I Want My Mommy!, and Ominous Latin Chanting.