Andres Gomez
4/10Not too bad but a bit too cheesy and stereotypical.
Reviewed on May 13, 2013
Chasing Mavericks(2012)
Legends start somewhere.
7.0(605)1h 56m2012-10-25
Drama
Chasing Mavericks Synopsis
Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.
Chasing Mavericks (2012) is a drama film directed by Michael Apted, released on October 25, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Gerard Butler, Jonny Weston, Elisabeth Shue and Abigail Spencer. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 605 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Apted
- Writers:
- Kario Salem, Brandon Hooper, Jim Meenaghan
- Producers:
- Jim Meenaghan, Curtis Hanson, Brandon Hooper
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Pope
- Composer:
- Chad Fischer
- Production:
- Fox 2000 Pictures, Walden Media, 20th Century Fox, Gran Via Productions
- Revenue:
- $7,900,000
- Status:
- Released
Chasing Mavericks (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Chasing Mavericks before you stream it.
Chasing Mavericks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Gerard Butler
as Frosty Hesson
Jonny Weston
as Jay Moriarity
Elisabeth Shue
as Christy Moriarity
Abigail Spencer
as Brenda Hesson
Leven Rambin
as Kim
Peter Mel
as Magnificent Two
- Zach Wormhoudt
Zach Wormhoudt
as Magnificent Three
Devin Crittenden
as Blond
Taylor Handley
as Sonny
Cooper Timberline
as Little Jay Moriarty
Maya Raines
as Roquet
Harley Graham
as Little Kim
Key crew
Directed by Michael Apted, written by Kario Salem, Brandon Hooper and Jim Meenaghan, produced by Jim Meenaghan, Curtis Hanson and Brandon Hooper.
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Chasing Mavericks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 605 ratings.
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Chasing Mavericks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Chasing Mavericks online?
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Chasing Mavericks (2012) is available to stream on Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV channel, 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 Chasing Mavericks?
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The main cast of Chasing Mavericks (2012) includes Gerard Butler, Jonny Weston, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer and Leven Rambin. The film was directed by Michael Apted. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Chasing Mavericks released?
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Chasing Mavericks was released on October 25, 2012 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Chasing Mavericks worth watching?
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Chasing Mavericks (2012) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 605 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Chasing Mavericks?
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