Movie

Lords of Dogtown

55%Critics146 reviews81%Audience3,224 reviews

6.29.9Kaverage critics score, out of 1020051h 46mPG-13

BiographyDrama

A drought in the 1970s Southern California has an unexpected side effect: as people empty their swimming pools, a group of teen surfers from the Dogtown area of Venice Beach move in with skateboards, and a new sport is born. Based on a true story, this film follows Z-Boys skate team members Stacy Peralta (John Robinson), Tony Alva (Victor Rasuk) and Jay Adams (Emile Hirsch), plus manager Skip Engblom (Heath Ledger), as their fearless pool surfing leads to fame, fortune -- and misfortune.

Directed by:

Catherine Hardwicke