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Soul Surfer

  • 20112011
  • PGPG
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
49K
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POPULARITY
2,268
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AnnaSophia Robb in Soul Surfer (2011)
Based on a true story, young surfer Bethany Hamilton (Robb) summons the courage to return to the ocean after losing an arm in a shark attack.
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Teenage surfer Bethany Hamilton overcomes the odds and her own fears of returning to the water after losing her left arm in a shark attack.Teenage surfer Bethany Hamilton overcomes the odds and her own fears of returning to the water after losing her left arm in a shark attack.Teenage surfer Bethany Hamilton overcomes the odds and her own fears of returning to the water after losing her left arm in a shark attack.

IMDb RATING
7.0/10
49K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,268
68
  • Director
    • Sean McNamara
  • Writers
    • Sean McNamara(screenplay)
    • Deborah Schwartz(screenplay)
    • Douglas Schwartz(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • AnnaSophia Robb
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Helen Hunt
Top credits
  • Director
    • Sean McNamara
  • Writers
    • Sean McNamara(screenplay)
    • Deborah Schwartz(screenplay)
    • Douglas Schwartz(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • AnnaSophia Robb
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Helen Hunt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 153User reviews
    • 112Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 12 nominations

    Videos2

    Soul Surfer
    Trailer 2:20
    Soul Surfer
    "Night Surfing" from Soul Surfer
    Clip 0:49
    "Night Surfing" from Soul Surfer

    Photos302

    Lorraine Nicholson in Soul Surfer (2011)
    Kevin Sorbo and Lorraine Nicholson in Soul Surfer (2011)
    AnnaSophia Robb in Soul Surfer (2011)
    AnnaSophia Robb and Bethany Hamilton in Soul Surfer (2011)
    Carrie Underwood in Soul Surfer (2011)
    Sean McNamara, AnnaSophia Robb, and Carrie Underwood in Soul Surfer (2011)
    Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and AnnaSophia Robb in Soul Surfer (2011)
    Sean McNamara, AnnaSophia Robb, and Carrie Underwood in Soul Surfer (2011)
    Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and AnnaSophia Robb in Soul Surfer (2011)
    Carrie Underwood in Soul Surfer (2011)
    Dennis Quaid and AnnaSophia Robb in Soul Surfer (2011)
    Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and AnnaSophia Robb in Soul Surfer (2011)

    Top cast

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    AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb
    • Bethany Hamiltonas Bethany Hamilton
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Tom Hamiltonas Tom Hamilton
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Cheri Hamiltonas Cheri Hamilton
    Carrie Underwood
    Carrie Underwood
    • Sarah Hillas Sarah Hill
    Kevin Sorbo
    Kevin Sorbo
    • Holt Blanchardas Holt Blanchard
    Ross Thomas
    Ross Thomas
    • Noah Hamiltonas Noah Hamilton
    Chris Brochu
    Chris Brochu
    • Timmy Hamiltonas Timmy Hamilton
    Lorraine Nicholson
    Lorraine Nicholson
    • Alana Blanchardas Alana Blanchard
    Jeremy Sumpter
    Jeremy Sumpter
    • Byron Blanchardas Byron Blanchard
    Sonya Balmores
    Sonya Balmores
    • Malina Birchas Malina Birch
    • (as Sonya Balmores Chung)
    Craig T. Nelson
    Craig T. Nelson
    • Dr. Rovinskyas Dr. Rovinsky
    Cody Gomes
    • Keokias Keoki
    Branscombe Richmond
    Branscombe Richmond
    • Ben Aipaas Ben Aipa
    Titus Kinimaka
    Titus Kinimaka
    • Titusas Titus
    John Philbin
    John Philbin
    • Fuel TV Reporter #2as Fuel TV Reporter #2
    Tahini Bartolome
    • Girl at Foodlandas Girl at Foodland
    Bridget Tully
    • Mother at Foodlandas Mother at Foodland
    Tiffany Hofstetter
    Tiffany Hofstetter
    • Rosemaryas Rosemary
    • Director
      • Sean McNamara
    • Writers
      • Sean McNamara(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Deborah Schwartz(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Douglas Schwartz(screenplay) (screen story)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    13-year-old Bethany Hamilton is a champion surfer who was born to be in the water. But after a fun night out night-surfing and what should be a fun day in the water, she is attacked by a shark and loses her arm. Rushed to the hospital, she remains calm, and maintains her faith in God. Now she must re-learn how to do everything with only one arm--including surfing. It will take her friends, her family, and her Christian faith to get her back into the water, but if that is where she is meant to be, she will find a way to get there. —napierslogs
    • based on autobiography
    • surfer
    • shark attack
    • shark
    • christian
    • 66 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • When you come back from a loss, beat the odds, and never say never, you find a champion.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
      • Family
      • Sport
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for an intense accident sequence and some thematic material
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The real Bethany Hamilton provided most of the surf double work for her character.
    • Goofs
      When Bethany first arrives home after the attack, she has a sheet covering her stump from the reporters. When she exits the car, you can see where the actress's actual arm is under the sheet.
    • Quotes

      Bethany Hamilton: Love is bigger than any tidal wave or fear.

    • Crazy credits
      During the ending credits, videos of the real Bethany Hamilton are shown, many of similar (or possibly the inspiration for) moments in the film.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #19.117 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Mele Hula: E Kuini E Kapiolani
      Traditional
      Performed by Nona Oshiro
      Courtesy of Daniel Ho Creations

    User reviews153

    Review
    Top review
    Religious pandering
    8.

    That's the number (low-ball) of the religious 'reviewers' listed - JUST here, on IMDb who've reviewed this film.

    This film is a VERY obvious ode to Christianity.

    Period.

    Other reviewers pandered about saying that, explicitly, but, that IS what this purported 'mainstream' film is.

    I don't care WHAT your belief is, but, trying to put across a film, such as this - which is geared to bringing in (unsuspecting) families, is WRONG.

    IF it was marketed as what it IS - fine. But, that's NOT the case here.

    I find TRICKING - ANYONE - ESPECIALLY youngsters - what IS religious proselytizing dishonest.
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    • Aug 1, 2011

    FAQ1

    • How was "hid" the actress real arm?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 8, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Nhà Vô Địch Lướt Ván Một Tay
    • Filming locations
      • Kaua'i, Hawaii, USA
    • Production companies
      • Enticing Entertainment
      • Island Film Group
      • Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $18,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $43,853,424
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,601,862
      • Apr 10, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $47,120,948
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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