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Soul Surfer

  • 2011
  • PG
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
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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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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... Read allBethany 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.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
  • Writers
    • Sean McNamara
    • Deborah Schwartz
    • Douglas Schwartz
  • Stars
    • AnnaSophia Robb
    • Dennis Quaid
    • Helen Hunt
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    55K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,438
    51
    • Director
      • Sean McNamara
    • Writers
      • Sean McNamara
      • Deborah Schwartz
      • Douglas Schwartz
    • Stars
      • AnnaSophia Robb
      • Dennis Quaid
      • Helen Hunt
    • 169User reviews
    • 113Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 12 nominations total

    Videos12

    Soul Surfer
    Trailer 2:20
    Soul Surfer
    "Night Surfing" from Soul Surfer
    Clip 0:49
    "Night Surfing" from Soul Surfer
    "Night Surfing" from Soul Surfer
    Clip 0:49
    "Night Surfing" from Soul Surfer
    Soul Surfer: That's What I'm Talking About
    Clip 0:33
    Soul Surfer: That's What I'm Talking About
    Soul Surfer: Good Morning
    Clip 0:48
    Soul Surfer: Good Morning
    Soul Surfer: Perspective
    Clip 0:52
    Soul Surfer: Perspective
    Soul Surfer: You Didn't Lose Everything
    Clip 0:55
    Soul Surfer: You Didn't Lose Everything

    Photos313

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    Top cast74

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    AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb
    • Bethany Hamilton
    Dennis Quaid
    Dennis Quaid
    • Tom Hamilton
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Cheri Hamilton
    Carrie Underwood
    Carrie Underwood
    • Sarah Hill
    Kevin Sorbo
    Kevin Sorbo
    • Holt Blanchard
    Ross Thomas
    Ross Thomas
    • Noah Hamilton
    Chris Brochu
    Chris Brochu
    • Timmy Hamilton
    Lorraine Nicholson
    Lorraine Nicholson
    • Alana Blanchard
    Jeremy Sumpter
    Jeremy Sumpter
    • Byron Blanchard
    Sonya Balmores
    Sonya Balmores
    • Malina Birch
    • (as Sonya Balmores Chung)
    Craig T. Nelson
    Craig T. Nelson
    • Dr. Rovinsky
    Cody Gomes
    Cody Gomes
    • Keoki
    Branscombe Richmond
    Branscombe Richmond
    • Ben Aipa
    Titus Kinimaka
    Titus Kinimaka
    • Titus
    John Philbin
    John Philbin
    • Fuel TV Reporter #2
    Tahini Bartolome
    • Girl at Foodland
    Bridget Tully
    • Mother at Foodland
    Tiffany Hofstetter
    Tiffany Hofstetter
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    • Director
      • Sean McNamara
    • Writers
      • Sean McNamara
      • Deborah Schwartz
      • Douglas Schwartz
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    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: Surfing isn't the most important thing in life. Love is. I've had the chance to embrace more people with one arm than I ever could with two.

    • 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 reviews169

    Featured review
    9/10

    Can't believe it a true story

    This movie was so inspiring and it is such a good story.
    • chloebetts
    • Aug 2, 2021
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    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
      • Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment
      • Enticing Entertainment
      • Island Film Group
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    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
      • $47,121,479
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech 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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