Question 1

What age is Surf's Up appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Surf's Up (2007) best from about age 6. Cody Maverick, a young penguin surfer, leaves Antarctica for his first pro competition. With a documentary crew filming, he aims to win and honor his idol, Big Z. A new friend teaches him that winning isn't everything.

Question 2

What is Surf's Up rated?

Accepted Answer

Surf's Up (2007) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Surf's Up?

Accepted Answer

A few mild cartoon slapstick moments; Some peril during surfing competitions; Brief use of an inhaler by a character. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is none to speak of.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Surf's Up?

Accepted Answer

Teamwork and friendship; Finding your own path; Humility and good sportsmanship.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Surf's Up?

Accepted Answer

The difference between winning and having fun; What makes a true champion; The importance of friendship and mentorship.

Question 6

Where can I watch Surf's Up?

Accepted Answer

Surf's Up (2007) is available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, HBO Max, Amazon Video, HBO Max Amazon Channel. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

Surf's Up

Surf's Up

What's in it

Heads up

Models well

Talk about it after

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