

Chasing Mavericks
“Legends start somewhere.”
Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.
Where to watch Chasing Mavericks in United States
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Where is Chasing Mavericks streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Adrenalina Pura Amazon channel, Adrenalina Pura Apple TV channel | — |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, FOD, Google Play Movies |
About Chasing Mavericks
Chasing Mavericks is a 2012 English-language drama film directed by Michael Apted and Curtis Hanson. The cast is led by Gerard Butler, Jonny Weston, Elisabeth Shue. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel.
Chasing Mavericks was produced by Fox 2000 Pictures, Walden Media, and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on October 25, 2012, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $8 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Apted, Curtis Hanson
- Writers
- Kario Salem, Jim Meenaghan, Brandon Hooper
- Release date
- October 25, 2012
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $8 million
- Production
- Fox 2000 Pictures, Walden Media, 20th Century Fox
Chasing Mavericks cast & crew
Chasing Mavericks was directed by Michael Apted and Curtis Hanson and written by Kario Salem, Jim Meenaghan, and Brandon Hooper.
The cast features Gerard Butler as Frosty Hesson, Jonny Weston as Jay Moriarity, Elisabeth Shue as Christy Moriarity, Abigail Spencer as Brenda Hesson, Leven Rambin as Kim, and Peter Mel as Magnificent Two.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Chad Fischer, cinematography is by Bill Pope, and it was produced by Curtis Hanson and Jim Meenaghan.
Is Chasing Mavericks worth watching?
Chasing Mavericks holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 597 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Chasing Mavericks is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Chasing Mavericks
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Cast of Chasing Mavericks

Gerard Butler
Frosty Hesson

Jonny Weston
Jay Moriarity

Elisabeth Shue
Christy Moriarity

Abigail Spencer
Brenda Hesson

Leven Rambin
Kim

Peter Mel
Magnificent Two
Zach Wormhoudt
Magnificent Three

Devin Crittenden
Blond

Taylor Handley
Sonny

Cooper Timberline
Little Jay Moriarty

Maya Raines
Roquet

Harley Graham
Little Kim
Chasing Mavericks — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Chasing Mavericks in United States?
Chasing Mavericks is streaming on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, Cinemax Apple TV Channel in United States.
▸Is Chasing Mavericks on YouTube TV?
Yes — Chasing Mavericks is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Chasing Mavericks in?
Chasing Mavericks is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Chasing Mavericks?
Chasing Mavericks runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is Chasing Mavericks rated?
Chasing Mavericks is rated PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 597 ratings.











