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Surf's Up

2007·Movie·PG·85 min·6.5(2,776)

A major ocean picture.

With a documentary crew in tow, Cody Maverick—a young surfer from Antarctica—travels to the pacific for his first professional competition. Determined to earn respect and live up to his idol, Big Z, Cody pushes himself to the limit. But all that changes when an encounter with a laid-back local forces him to rethink his values.

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Where to watch Surf's Up in United States

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United StatesAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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CanadaCrave Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo
AustraliaStanApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
GermanyApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelClaro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Surf's Up

Surf's Up is a 2007 English-language animation, comedy and family film directed by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck. The cast is led by Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel. It has a runtime of 1h 25m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 2800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Surf's Up was produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation and made in United States of America. It was released on June 8, 2007, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $85 million, it went on to gross $149 million worldwide.

Director
Ash Brannon, Chris Buck
Writers
Ash Brannon, Don Rhymer, Chris Buck
Release date
June 8, 2007
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$85 million
Box office
$149 million
Production
Columbia Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation
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Surf's Up cast & crew

Surf's Up was directed by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck and written by Ash Brannon, Don Rhymer, and Chris Buck.

The cast features Shia LaBeouf as Cody Maverick (voice), Jeff Bridges as Big Z / Geek (voice), Zooey Deschanel as Lani Aliikai (voice), Jon Heder as Chicken Joe (voice), James Woods as Reggie Belafonte (voice), and Diedrich Bader as Tank Evans (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mychael Danna and it was produced by Christopher Jenkins and Lydia Bottegoni.

Is Surf's Up worth watching?

Surf's Up holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 2,776 ratings, a solidly received animation films.

At 1h 25m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, comedy, and family, Surf's Up is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Surf's Up

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Cast of Surf's Up

Shia LaBeouf

Shia LaBeouf

Cody Maverick (voice)

Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges

Big Z / Geek (voice)

Zooey Deschanel

Zooey Deschanel

Lani Aliikai (voice)

Jon Heder

Jon Heder

Chicken Joe (voice)

James Woods

James Woods

Reggie Belafonte (voice)

Diedrich Bader

Diedrich Bader

Tank Evans (voice)

Mario Cantone

Mario Cantone

Mikey Abromowitz (voice)

Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater

Kelly (voice)

Rob Machado

Rob Machado

Rob (voice)

Selema Masekela

Selema Masekela

SPEN Announcer (voice)

Ash Brannon

Ash Brannon

Filmmaker (voice)

Chris Buck

Chris Buck

Filmmaker (voice)

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Surf's Up — FAQs

Where can I watch Surf's Up in United States?

Surf's Up is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

What language is Surf's Up in?

Surf's Up is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Surf's Up?

Surf's Up runs 1 hours 25 minutes (85 minutes).

What is Surf's Up rated?

Surf's Up is rated PG. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 2,776 ratings.

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