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Bustin' Down the Door

2008·Movie
1h 36min
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic61–Rotten Tomatoes78%73%
IMDb7.1Metacritic61–Rotten Tomatoes78%73%

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High energy, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Sports, history, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

In 1975 a group of young surfers revolutionized their sport. This is their untold story.

During the winter of 1975 in Hawaii, surfing was shaken to its core. A group of young surfers from Australia and South Africa sacrificed everything and put it all on the line to create a sport, a culture, and an industry that is today worth billions of dollars and has captured the imagination of the world. With a radical new approach and a brash colonial attitude, these surfers crashed headlong into a culture that was not ready for revolution. Surfing was never to be the same again.
Surfing HistorySports DocumentaryCultural Revolution1970s HawaiiColonialismSacrificeRadical ChangeIconic Sport

Crew

Directed by:
Jeremy Gosch
Written by:
Jeremy Gosch, Robert Traill, Monika Gosch
Produced by:
Shaun Tomson, Shaun Tomson, Robert Traill
Composed by:
Stuart Michael Thomas, Ray Espinola Jr.

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Bustin' Down the Door

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bustin' Down the Door legally?

fuboTVKanopyThe Surf Network

Bustin' Down the Door is included with a subscription to fuboTV in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Bustin' Down the Door worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 78%, and Metacritic 61). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Bustin' Down the Door?

1 h 36 min

Bustin' Down the Door runs 1 h 36 min.

Is Bustin' Down the Door based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Bustin' Down the Door?

Critics70
Audiences72

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 72 out of 100, so both groups see Bustin' Down the Door much the same way.

What language is Bustin' Down the Door in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Bustin' Down the Door?

7ATAUCADENLNZUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bustin' Down the Door in 7 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.