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Chasing Mavericks

2012·Movie·PG·116 min·7.0(597)

Legends start somewhere.

Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.

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Where to watch Chasing Mavericks in United States

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Where is Chasing Mavericks streaming around the world?

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BrazilAdrenalina Pura Amazon channel, Adrenalina Pura Apple TV channel
JapanApple 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
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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

Gerard Butler

Frosty Hesson

Jonny Weston

Jonny Weston

Jay Moriarity

Elisabeth Shue

Elisabeth Shue

Christy Moriarity

Abigail Spencer

Abigail Spencer

Brenda Hesson

Leven Rambin

Leven Rambin

Kim

Peter Mel

Peter Mel

Magnificent Two

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Zach Wormhoudt

Magnificent Three

Devin Crittenden

Devin Crittenden

Blond

Taylor Handley

Taylor Handley

Sonny

Cooper Timberline

Cooper Timberline

Little Jay Moriarty

Maya Raines

Maya Raines

Roquet

Harley Graham

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.

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