

Surf's Up
“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.
Where to watch Surf's Up in United States
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Where is Surf's Up streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Sony Liv | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Crave Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon 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
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
Surf's Up isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Surf's Up

Shia LaBeouf
Cody Maverick (voice)

Jeff Bridges
Big Z / Geek (voice)

Zooey Deschanel
Lani Aliikai (voice)

Jon Heder
Chicken Joe (voice)

James Woods
Reggie Belafonte (voice)

Diedrich Bader
Tank Evans (voice)

Mario Cantone
Mikey Abromowitz (voice)

Kelly Slater
Kelly (voice)

Rob Machado
Rob (voice)

Selema Masekela
SPEN Announcer (voice)

Ash Brannon
Filmmaker (voice)

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.











