Soul Surfer
When you come back from a loss, beat the odds, and never say never, you find a champion.
2011 • 112 min • Family · Drama
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 9- 100 Reviewers · 1 · 51%
- 70 Audience · 1264 · 49%
Based on a true story, this film follows teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who loses an arm in a shark attack. With unwavering determination and faith, she courageously works to overcome her injuries and return to the sport she loves, inspiring many along the way.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 0/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- A sudden and impactful shark attack
- Some moments of emotional distress
- Competitive surfing injuries
What it models well
- Resilience in the face of adversity
- Strong family and community support
- Perseverance and determination
- Finding purpose through faith
Talk about it after
- Coping with physical trauma and recovery
- The importance of faith and belief
- Overcoming obstacles and rebuilding confidence
- Helping others after personal struggle
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Top billed cast
Director: Sean McNamara • Crew: Deborah Schwartz, Sean McNamara, Douglas Schwartz, Michael Berk
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Reviewer notes
RecommendedThis 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).…
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.0/10 (1,264)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $18,000,000
- Box office
- $47,088,990
- IMDb
- tt1596346
