Girls Can't Surf(2021)
Girls Can't Surf Synopsis
It’s the 1980s and the world of professional surfing is a circus of fluorescent colors, peroxide hair and radical male egos. "Girls Can't Surf" follows the journey of a band of renegade surfers who took on the male-dominated professional surfing world to achieve equality and change the sport forever. Featuring surfing greats Jodie Cooper, Frieda Zamba, Pauline Menczer, Lisa Andersen, Pam Burridge, Wendy Botha, Layne Beachley and more, "Girls Can't Surf" is a wild ride of clashing personalities, sexism, adventure and heartbreak, with each woman fighting against the odds to make their dreams of competing a reality.
Girls Can't Surf (2021) is a documentary and history film directed by Christopher Nelius, released on March 11, 2021 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Pam Burridge, Lisa Anderson, Wendy Botha and Jodie Cooper. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Nelius
- Writers:
- Christopher Nelius, Julie-Anne De Ruvo
- Producers:
- Christopher Nelius, Michaela Perske
- Cinematographer:
- Anna Howard
- Production:
- FINCH, Pursekey Productions, Whipped Sea
- Status:
- Released
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Girls Can't Surf Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Pam Burridge
Pam Burridge
- Lisa Anderson
Lisa Anderson
- Wendy Botha
Wendy Botha
- Jodie Cooper
Jodie Cooper
- Rochelle Ballard
Rochelle Ballard
- Pauline Menczer
Pauline Menczer
- Jolene Smith
Jolene Smith
- Jorja Smith Harmon
Jorja Smith Harmon
Nick Carroll
- Jamie R. Brisick
Jamie R. Brisick
Ian Cairns
- Alisa Schwarzstein Cairns
Alisa Schwarzstein Cairns
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Nelius, written by Christopher Nelius and Julie-Anne De Ruvo, produced by Christopher Nelius and Michaela Perske.
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Girls Can't Surf Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 7 ratings.
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Girls Can't Surf – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Girls Can't Surf online?
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Girls Can't Surf (2021) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Girls Can't Surf?
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The main cast of Girls Can't Surf (2021) includes Pam Burridge, Lisa Anderson, Wendy Botha, Jodie Cooper and Rochelle Ballard. The film was directed by Christopher Nelius. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Girls Can't Surf released?
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Girls Can't Surf was released on March 11, 2021 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is Girls Can't Surf worth watching?
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Girls Can't Surf (2021) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Girls Can't Surf?
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