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Soul Surfer

When you come back from a loss, beat the odds, and never say never, you find a champion.
2011 | 112m | English

(55078 votes)

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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.
Release Date: Apr 08, 2011
Director: Sean McNamara
Writer: Douglas Schwartz, Rick Bundschuh, Sheryl Berk, Deborah Schwartz, Michael Berk, Sean McNamara, Bethany Hamilton
Genres: Family, Drama
Keywords based on novel or book, depression, beach, surfer, hawaii, surfboard, shark attack, thailand, comeback, surfing, bikini, volunteer, based on true story, family relationships, hospital, doctor, based on memoir or autobiography, shark, prosthetic arm, swimsuit, christian film, christian, surfing contest, female surfer, severed arm, inspirational, defiant
Production Companies TriStar Pictures, Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment, Mandalay Vision, FilmDistrict, Island Film Group, Enticing Entertainment, Life's a Beach Entertainment
Box Office Revenue: $47,088,990
Budget: $18,000,000
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Full Credits

Name Character
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 Fuel TV Reporter #2
Tahini Bartolome Girl at Foodland
Bridget Tully Mother at Foodland
Tiffany Hofstetter Rosemary
Kelly Crean Front Yard News Reporter
Dylan Slater Turtle Bay Open Announcer
Annie Gerstenberger Thailand Village Elder
Sean McNamara Rip Curl Executive
Yasmin Dar Transworld Surf Reporter #1
Christie Brooke National Surf Fan #1
Cayla Moore Surfer Girl #1
Moon Otteman Surfer Girl #2
David Tice Contest Official
Wesley Mann Calvin
Patrick Richwood Todd
Kimberly-Rose Wolter Nurse
Kaleo Relator Boom
Irie Driscoll Ukulele Girl #1
Faith Fay Media Gnat
David Chokachi Paramedic #1
David Stanfield Nationals Announcer #1
Beau Hodge Nationals Announcer #2
Dutch Hofstetter Brandon
Michael Coots Photoshoot Photograher
Kaipo Guerrero HI Regionals Announcer #1
Rocky Canon HI Regionals Announcer #2
Mark Kubr ESPN Reporter
Kim Morgan Greene Female Reporter
Shelley Trotter Nurse #2
Arlene Newman Cydney Blanchard
Bailey Nagy Surfer Olivia Jenner
Leilani Gryde Surfer Zoe Madsen
Kristen Steiner Surfer Kaila Kahani
Lauren Beach Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
Davo Coria Photographer #2 (uncredited)
Christian Franklin Keoki's Friend (uncredited)
Massi Furlan (voice) (uncredited)
Sean Douglas Hoban Photographer Assistant (uncredited)
Eric James Keoki's Friend (uncredited)
Troy Manandic Youth (uncredited)
Josh Margulies Halloween Party Surfer (uncredited)
Stephen Meyers Youth Group (uncredited)
Ingrid Seid Surfer Fan (uncredited)
Christopher Simms News Photographer (uncredited)
Joe Toro Paramedic #2 (uncredited)
Roy Vongtama Voice Artist (uncredited)
Joseph Wilson Kauai Local (uncredited)
Name Job
Mary Ann Changg Hairstylist
Matt Allen Screenstory
Douglas Schwartz Screenstory, Screenplay
Jeffrey F. January First Assistant Director
Joy Zapata Hair Department Head
Rick Bundschuh Book
Rusty Smith Production Design
Sheryl Berk Book
Jeff Canavan Editor
Terry Ahue Stunts
Alana Blanchard Stunts
Kalani David Stunts
Kai Garcia Stunts
Leilani Gryde Stunts
Douglas S. Holgate Stunts
Malia Manuel Stunts
Rosario Provenza Art Direction
Billy Weber Additional Editing
Kenneth Burke Unit Production Manager
Dan Schmit Visual Effects Supervisor
Megan Abubo Stunts
Crystal Dzigas Stunts
Hana Harrison Stunts
Noah Johnson Stunts
Brock Little Stunts
Allen Mozo Stunts
Rush Randle Stunts
Deborah Schwartz Screenstory, Screenplay
Julia Michels Music Supervisor
Julie Smith Set Decoration
Hope Garrison Second Assistant Director
Caleb Wilson Screenstory
Michael Berk Screenstory, Screenplay
Ronnie Specter Makeup Department Head
Brad Gann Screenstory
Bryan D. Furer Key Makeup Artist
Jeffrey G. Barnett Stunts
Michael H. Barnett Stunts
Craig H. Davidson Stunts
Dustin Geiger Stunts
Jason Patterson Stunts
Kristen Steiner Stunts
Brad Martin Stunts
Sean McNamara Screenstory, Director, Screenplay
Joey Paul Jensen Casting Director
Marco Beltrami Original Music Composer
John R. Leonetti Director of Photography
Bethany Hamilton Book, Stunts
Gregory J. Barnett Second Unit Director, Stunt Coordinator
Bonnie Campanella Stunts
Jenna Bleu Forti Stunts
Lance Gilbert Stunts
Brian L. Keaulana Stunt Coordinator
Mark Kubr Stunts
Katie Wright Pere Stunts
Name Title
David Brookwell Producer
Robert Deege Associate Producer
Douglas Schwartz Producer
Dutch Hofstetter Producer
David Zelon Producer
Dominic Ianno Executive Producer
David Tice Executive Producer
Laurie Koris Associate Producer
Sean McNamara Producer
Tiffany Hofstetter Associate Producer
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Reviews

Svumpukkel85
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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-de ... ad 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.

Jun 23, 2021