This is a mediocre movie based on an amazing true story about perseverance and family. If you stick through 45 min, you will figure out it is an ok movie, but nothing more. Major mistakes are that it is too drawn-out, and too much focus on the holy-Jesus-****. That and too many tanned brain-dead surf-douche supporting actors makes it very corny (And you want to bite your own arm off in frustration after 1 hr). But the main actress makes a solid effort, which is worth it. Shoot the rest, and feed them to the sharks.
The true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.
Quick Stats
7.0
TMDB Rating
1,278
Votes
1h 52m
Runtime
$18.0M
Budget
$47.1M
Box Office
262%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorSean McNamara
WriterDeborah Schwartz
CinematographyJohn R. Leonetti
ComposerMarco Beltrami
EditorJeff Canavan
Production DesignJulie Smith
Produced by
Enticing EntertainmentIsland Film GroupBrookwell-McNamara EntertainmentLife's a Beach EntertainmentMandalay VisionTriStar Pictures
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Critics & Reviews
1 featuredCast
AnnaSophia Robb
Bethany Hamilton
Helen Hunt
Cheri Hamilton
Dennis Quaid
Tom Hamilton
Carrie Underwood
Sarah Hill
Kevin Sorbo
Holt Blanchard
Ross Thomas
Noah Hamilton
Chris Brochu
Timmy Hamilton
Lorraine Nicholson
Alana Blanchard
Jeremy Sumpter
Byron
Sonya Balmores
Malina Birch
Craig T. Nelson
Dr. David Rovinsky
Cody Gomes
Keoki
Branscombe Richmond
Ben Aipa
Titus Kinimaka
Titus
John Philbin
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