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Chasing Mavericks

2012Movie1 h 56 minPG

Drama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic455.9Rotten Tomatoes32%70%

An uplifting, thrilling drama movie about everyday modern life and sports.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Legends start somewhere.

Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.

Feels like

  • Inspirational Sports Drama
  • Biographical Surfing
  • Coming-of-Age Story
  • Triumph Over Adversity
  • Big Wave Surfing
  • Mentorship
  • California Coast
  • Underdog Story

Cast

21 of 21

Crew

Directed by
Curtis Hanson, Michael Apted
Written by
Kario Salem, Brandon Hooper, Jim Meenaghan
Produced by
Curtis Hanson, Kathleen M. Courtney, Brandon Hooper
Music by
Chad Fischer

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Facts

October 25, 2012 · 1 h 56 min · PG

Released
October 25, 2012
Runtime
1 h 56 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$8 million
Available in
48 countries
Keywords
based on true story

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Interrupted Suicide, The Lost Lenore, "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue

  • Interrupted Suicide
  • The Lost Lenore
  • "Where Are They Now?" Epilogue

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Chasing Mavericks?"

Questions about Chasing Mavericks

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Where can I stream Chasing Mavericks?

Disney+Cinemax

In the United States, Chasing Mavericks streams on Disney+ and Cinemax. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 31 other countries.

Is Chasing Mavericks worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 32%, and Metacritic 45). Audiences rate it higher (67 out of 100) than critics (39).

Is Chasing Mavericks okay for kids?

PG

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

Will I feel good after watching Chasing Mavericks?

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

Is Chasing Mavericks good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.