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Girls Can't Surf

2021·Movie
1h 48min·NR
IMDb7.7Rotten Tomatoes100%75%

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Girls Can't Surf fingerprint

High energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Nostalgic and hopeful

  • Nostalgia9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Sports, history, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

It’s the 1980s and the world of professional surfing is a circus of fluorescent colors, peroxide hair and radical male egos. "Girls Can't Surf" follows the journey of a band of renegade surfers who took on the male-dominated professional surfing world to achieve equality and change the sport forever. Featuring surfing greats Jodie Cooper, Frieda Zamba, Pauline Menczer, Lisa Andersen, Pam Burridge, Wendy Botha, Layne Beachley and more, "Girls Can't Surf" is a wild ride of clashing personalities, sexism, adventure and heartbreak, with each woman fighting against the odds to make their dreams of competing a reality.
1980s Surf CultureFeminist Sports DocumentaryRetro AestheticUnderdog NarrativeSocial Justice & EqualityHigh-Energy ActionBiographical ProfilesNostalgic VisualsInspirational Journey

Crew

Directed by:
Christopher Nelius
Written by:
Christopher Nelius, Julie-Anne De Ruvo
Produced by:
Christopher Nelius, Ghislaine Couvillat, Michaela Perske

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Girls Can't Surf legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

Girls Can't Surf is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Girls Can't Surf worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79/100 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Girls Can't Surf rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Girls Can't Surf?

1 h 48 min

Girls Can't Surf runs 1 h 48 min.

Is Girls Can't Surf based on a true story?

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

Do critics and audiences agree on Girls Can't Surf?

Critics100
Audiences76

Not quite. Critics rate Girls Can't Surf higher (100) than audiences (76). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Girls Can't Surf in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Girls Can't Surf?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Girls Can't Surf in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.