Chasing Mavericks

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

Critics found the film sweet, gentle and affably modest, but felt it was undermined by an unconvincing script and a lack of energy.

• Frosty trains Jay and their bond reshapes both their lives beyond surfing
• The Mavericks break is described as a mythic wave just miles from Santa Cruz

• Cool Runningsshared inspirational sports drama, mentor protégé bond, real-life athlete underdog arc
• Soul Surfershared coming of age surf drama, father figure mentorship, ocean danger and courage
• Facing the Giantsshared earnest true-story sports biopic tone with mentor relationship and wave-riding spectacle

Directors

Curtis Hanson, Michael Apted

Release Date

2012-10-25

Runtime

116 min

Rating

7.0 / 10 (610)

What is Chasing Mavericks about?

A teenage surfer in Santa Cruz recruits a reclusive local legend to train him for the monstrous Mavericks wave.

What is Chasing Mavericks like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Chasing Mavericks as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Chasing Mavericks violent?

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Chasing Mavericks.

What did critics think of Chasing Mavericks?

Critics found the film sweet, gentle and affably modest, but felt it was undermined by an unconvincing script and a lack of energy.

Which films are like Chasing Mavericks?

Films with a similar feel include Cool Runnings, Soul Surfer, and Facing the Giants.

How long is Chasing Mavericks?

Chasing Mavericks runs 116 minutes.

Where can I watch Chasing Mavericks?

In United States, Chasing Mavericks streams on Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV channel.