Surfing Movies: The best classic and inspiring surfer films
These movies will bring the sun, beaches and the ocean directly to your living room. Chasing Mavericks, Soul Surfer, Drift, The Endless Summer and many more! Especially for surfers and everybody who intends to be one someday!
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Drift
Director:
Ben Nott, Morgan O'Neill
Actors:
Myles Pollard, Xavier Samuel, Sam Worthington
Genre:
Surf
IMDb:
6.3
Better-Go-Now description:
"Both brothers are passionate surfers. No wave is to high for them. When a sport photographer discovers their talent, he wakes their instinct for business too. Merchandising is the next step. But with fame and glory problems arise. Alcohol and drugs test the solidarity of the brothers. A surfer movie full of action."
Soul Surfer
Director:
Sean McNamara
Actors:
AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt
Genre:
Drama, Surf
IMDb:
7.1
Better-Go-Now description:
"The 13-year-old Bethany Hamilton is the rising star of the professional surf community on Hawaii. One day during a training, she gets attacked by a shark. She loses her left arm. Instead of giving up she fights and after one month she is on the surfboard again. A movie that brings the words hope and will close to you..."
The Endless Summer
Director:
Bruce Brown
Actors:
Robert August, Michael Hynson, Lord 'Tally Ho' Blears
Genre:
Documentary, Surf
IMDb:
7.8
Better-Go-Now description:
"Riding the perfect wave is the dream of every surfer. Sure enough this experience is also what the two professionals Mike Hynson and Robert August are looking for. They want to live their dreams. A movie about a road trip which isn't one. A life spent on the search for the perfect wave. Surfers will love this documentary..."
Endless Summer II
Director:
Bruce Brown
Actors:
Patrick O'Connell, Robert 'Wingnut' Weaver
Genre:
Surf, Adventure
IMDb:
7.6
Better-Go-Now description:
"Surfing, sea and a lot of sun? This is what "Endless Summer II" is about. Robert "Wingnut" Weaver with his longboard & Patrick O'Connell with his shortboard travel around the world to find the best spots for surfing. They travel to California, Hawaii, Australia, South America and France. They enjoy their freedom and they have a passion for surfing. A must-see for surf fans..."
Dogtown Boys
Director:
Catherine Hardwicke
Actors:
Heath Ledger, Emile Hirsch, Victor Rasuk
Genre:
Surf, Skateboard
IMDb:
7.1
Better-Go-Now description:
"Their lives are wild, free and easygoing. They are the legendary "Dogtown Boys". They revolutionized skateboarding with tricks they learned on the surfboard. These tricks were tried by them in empty pools without the owners knowing anything about it. They get increasingly famous. But their success seriously challenges their friendships. How will they handle that?"
Chasing Mavericks
Director:
Michael Apted, Curtis Hanson
Actors:
Jonny Weston, Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue
Genre:
Surf
IMDb:
7.2
Better-Go-Now description:
"They are gigantic, scary and not everyone believes in their existence - the Mavericks. Huge waves which have been seen only by a few. This is the very dream of the 16-year-old Jay. He wants to surf the legendary wave at least once in his lifetime. There is only one person who can show him how to handle this wave - Hesson. But he refuses to do so. Will Jay's dream come true? An absorbing adventure about courage and will..."
Blue Crush
Director:
John Stockwell
Actors:
Kate Bosworth, Michelle Rodriguez, Matthew Davis
Genre:
Drama, Romance, Sport
IMDb:
5.6
Better-Go-Now description:
"To win a surf contest has always been one of Anne's biggest dreams. She is full of joy when her dream comes true. Now the doors are open for a professional career, until the past catches up with her... Plenty of sea and sun. If you like surfing a good movie..."
Blue Crush 2 – No Limits
Director:
Mike Elliott
Actors:
Sharni Vinson, Elizabeth Mathis, Gideon Emery
Genre:
Drama, Romance, Sport
IMDb:
5.6
Better-Go-Now description:
"Dana has always wanted to surf but her father has other plans for her. He wants her to go to a good college. For that reason she makes a life changing decision. She bunks off to South Africa where she can surf and fulfill her dreams. A dangerous journey with an uncertain goal..."
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