Johnny Tsunami
The Temperature Is Down But The Surf Is Up!
1999 • 88 min • Family · TV Movie · Drama
Synopsis
A Hawaiian teenage surfer shows off his skills when he takes to the snow slopes in Vermont.
Our family guide
Best from age 7- 60 Audience · 154 · 100%
A Hawaiian surfer moves to Vermont and struggles to fit in at his new school, eventually finding common ground by bringing his surfing skills to the snow. He navigates rivalries and cultural differences while embracing a new sport.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Some mild bullying and competitive behavior
- Brief moments of tension during sporting events
What it models well
- Embracing new cultures
- Finding common ground
- Sportsmanship and teamwork
- Following your passion
Talk about it after
- Adjusting to a new environment
- Dealing with peer pressure
- Understanding different traditions
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Top billed cast
Director: Steve Boyum • Crew: Ann Austen, Douglas Sloan
Trailers & clips
Johnny Tsunami 20th Anniversary! 🏄♂️| Disney Channel Original Movie
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