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Chasing Mavericks

32%Critics81 reviews70%Audience586 reviews

4.95.7Kaverage critics score, out of 1020121h 55mPG

DramaAdventure

When 15-year-old surfing phenomenon Jay Moriarty discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, actually exists near his California home, he becomes determined to conquer it. Jay enlists the aid of local surfing legend Frosty Hesson to train him to ride the Mavericks and live to tell about it. As Jay and Frosty carry on their quest to achieve the impossible, they develop a unique friendship that transforms both their lives.

Directed by:
Curtis Hanson, Michael Apted

Cast

  • Gerard Butler

  • Jonny Weston

  • Elisabeth Shue

  • Abigail Spencer

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