Sign in

Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi

2006·Movie
1h 39min·NR
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
IMDb7.5

Watch

Not streaming in any country yet.

Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi fingerprint

High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Sports, a real life story, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

Find more like it

Motivational movies

Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.

About

For stylish airs, no one came close to Christian Hosoi. At his peak in the mid-80s he was the "rock star" of skating, pulling down money that rivaled Tony Hawk's paycheck. Innovating crazy vertical maneuvers like the "Christ Air," Christian knew how to stoke an audience. Then it all came crashing down when Hosoi plowed into self-destruction, getting hooked on crystal meth and hitting rock bottom with a prison sentence for drug smuggling. Completely annihilated, Christian turned to the Bible for answers and found new strength. With lots of action footage and a slammin' soundtrack, this gritty, inspiring film goes deep inside the world of skateboarding as seen through the incredible highs and lows of this legend's life, revealed through never-before-released home movies and interviews with Christian's family and friends including top skaters Jason Lee, Tony Hawk, Lance Mountain, Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Mark Ragowski and many more!
Skateboarding LegendRedemption StoryBiographical DocumentaryDrug Addiction & RecoveryFaith & Transformation80s Skate CultureInspirational JourneyCelebrity Interviews

Crew

Directed by:
Cesario Montaño
Written by:
Peter Alton
Produced by:
Adam Miller, Jared Freedman, David Silverton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi legally?

GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.

Is Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi rated?

NRDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: drug use.

How long is Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi?

1 h 39 min

Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi runs 1 h 39 min.

Is Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi based on a true story?

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

What language is Rising Son: The Legend of Skateboarder Christian Hosoi in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.