Extreme Outdoors
by wwpmrich | created - 23 Aug 2013 | updated - 30 Aug 2013 | Public- Instant Watch Options
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1. Riding Giants (2004)
PG-13 | 105 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture.
Director: Stacy Peralta | Stars: Laird Hamilton, Darrick Doerner, Dave Kalama, Jeff Clark
Votes: 4,672 | Gross: $2.28M
2. Kon-Tiki (2012)
PG-13 | 118 min | Adventure, Biography, Drama
Legendary explorer Thor Heyerdahl's epic 4,300-mile crossing of the Pacific on a balsawood raft in 1947, in an effort to prove that it was possible for South Americans to settle in Polynesia in pre-Columbian times.
Directors: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg | Stars: Pål Sverre Hagen, Anders Baasmo, Gustaf Skarsgård, Odd-Magnus Williamson
Votes: 51,984 | Gross: $1.52M
3. The Ultimate Wave Tahiti (2010)
Not Rated | 45 min | Documentary
THE ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI plunges you into the stunning beauty of an island paradise on a quest to find the perfect wave-riding experience.
Director: Stephen Low | Stars: Michael Hanrahan, Kalani Miller, Kelly Slater, Raimana Van Bastolear
Votes: 302
4. Walking on Water (2007)
Not Rated | 73 min | Documentary
Two Surfers. One Dream. Finding Faith On The Journey Of A Lifetime.
Director: Nic McLean | Stars: Luke Davis, Tyler Hallen, Bryan S. Jennings, Tom Curren
Votes: 82
5. 180° South (2010)
PG | 85 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport
The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.
Director: Chris Malloy | Stars: Yvon Chouinard, Doug Tompkins, Keith Malloy, Alicia Salome Acuna Ika
Votes: 3,175 | Gross: $0.03M
6. Ride the Divide (2010)
Not Rated | 82 min | Documentary, Adventure, Sport
A small group of adventurous mountain bikers attempt to race the longest mountain bike route in the world traversing over 2700 miles along the Rocky Mountains from Banff, Canada to the Mexican border.
Director: Hunter Weeks | Stars: Mike Dion, Michael 'Mac' McCoy, Steve King, Tina Cutone
Votes: 385
7. Five Summer Stories (1972)
94 min | Documentary, Sport
The culmination of a ten year celebration in celluloid, Greg MacGillivray and James Lee Freeman give us five-plus exciting, controversial and beautiful stories about surfing. A perspective that warns of the future while it warms the present.
Director: Greg MacGillivray | Stars: Eddie Aikau, Dru Harrison, Sam Hawk, Randy Johnson
Votes: 61
8. The Endless Summer (1966)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Sport
The crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries. Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, and ends up finding quite a few in addition to some colorful local characters.
Director: Bruce Brown | Stars: Robert August, Michael Hynson, Lord James Blears, Bruce Brown
Votes: 6,221
9. The Endless Summer 2 (1994)
TV-14 | 109 min | Documentary, Adventure, Sport
Two famous surfers, Patrick O' Connell and Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, set out for an international worldwide surfing safari adventure with documentary filmmaker Bruce Brown.
Director: Bruce Brown | Stars: Patrick O'Connell, Robert 'Wingnut' Weaver, Robert August, T.J. Barron
Votes: 2,229 | Gross: $2.16M
10. Step Into Liquid (2003)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Sport
Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.
Director: Dana Brown | Stars: Laird Hamilton, Layne Beachley, Dan Malloy, Robert August
Votes: 2,784 | Gross: $3.67M
11. Chasing Mavericks (2012)
PG | 116 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
When young Jay Moriarity discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it.
Directors: Michael Apted, Curtis Hanson | Stars: Jonny Weston, Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer
Votes: 34,542 | Gross: $6.00M
12. Ultramarathon Man: 50 Marathons, 50 States, 50 Days (2008)
109 min | Documentary
Dean Karnazes also known as the UltraMarathon Man has inspired thousands of runners. This is the epilogue to Karnazes' 50 day expedition. Dean Karnazes completed 50 Marathons in 50 States ... See full summary »
Director: J.B. Benna | Stars: Alexandria Karnazes, Dean Karnazes, Fran Karnazes, Julie Karnazes
Votes: 114
13. Walking the Amazon (2011– )
96 min | Documentary
The story of Ed Stafford's 2 1/2 year journey to become the first man to walk the length of the Amazon River.
Stars: Luke Collyer, Ed Stafford, Gadiel 'Cho' Sanchez Rivera
Votes: 313
14. Naked and Afraid (2013– )
TV-14 | 43 min | Adventure, Game-Show, Horror
Reality show where two strangers (typically 1 male, 1 female) try to survive in the wild for up to 21 days, naked.
Stars: Michael Brown, Amanda Kaye, Laura Zerra, Matt Wright
Votes: 4,996
15. Get Out Alive with Bear Grylls (2013– )
60 min | Adventure, Reality-TV
Get Out Alive will test teams of two beyond their most extreme imaginations.
Stars: Austin Vach, James Vach, Jeffrey Powell, Kyle Krieger
Votes: 855
16. Rogers and Clarke: The History of the Pacific Crest Trail (2009)
80 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
The Pacific Crest Trail is the jewel of America's Scenic Trails. It took nearly a century to complete and the tireless effort of some noble individuals. Warren Lee Rogers and Clinton C. ... See full summary »
Director: Tom von Badinski | Stars: Paul Guilfoyle, Jeffrey D. Stevens, Tom von Badinski, José Zúñiga
17. Lords of Dogtown (2005)
PG-13 | 107 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970s.
Director: Catherine Hardwicke | Stars: Heath Ledger, Emile Hirsch, Victor Rasuk, Johnny Knoxville
Votes: 58,243 | Gross: $11.01M
18. Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)
PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Sport
Documentary about the pioneering 1970s Zephyr skating team.
Director: Stacy Peralta | Stars: Sean Penn, Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Jeff Ament
Votes: 13,362 | Gross: $1.29M
19. Soul Surfer (2011)
PG | 112 min | Biography, Drama, Family
Bethany Hamilton, a professional surfer, loses her left arm in a shark attack. Unwilling to pay attention to the gravity of her situation, Bethany decides to get back into the ocean and surf again.
Director: Sean McNamara | Stars: AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, Carrie Underwood
Votes: 52,923 | Gross: $43.85M
20. Desert Runners (2013)
99 min | Documentary, Adventure, Drama
A diverse cast of non-professional runners attempt to complete the most difficult ultramarathon race series on Earth. Their dramatic journey takes them across the World's most picturesque ... See full summary »
Director: Jennifer Steinman Sternin | Stars: Samantha Gash, Tremaine Kent, David O'Brien, Ricky Paugh
Votes: 546
21. Tell It on the Mountain (2013)
122 min | Documentary, Sport
Follow a handful of diverse hikers as they walk 2,663 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail. They begin in April at the U.S. Mexico border and battle their way through bone-dry deserts in ... See full summary »
Director: Lisa Diener
Votes: 121
22. Paddle to Seattle: Journey Through the Inside Passage (2009)
Unrated | 86 min | Documentary, Adventure, Comedy
Two best friends build their own kayaks and paddle alone for 97 days in the wilderness over 1,300 miles from Alaska to Seattle and survive to talk about most things.
Directors: J.J. Kelley, Josh Thomas | Stars: J.J. Kelley, Josh Thomas
Votes: 141
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