Soul Surfer (2011)
When you come back from a loss, beat the odds, and never say never, you find a champion.
The true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.
Director: Sean McNamara
Genre: Family, Drama
Runtime: 112 min
Release Date: April 8, 2011
Cast
- AnnaSophia Robb - Bethany Hamilton
- Helen Hunt - Cheri Hamilton
- Dennis Quaid - Tom Hamilton
- Carrie Underwood - Sarah Hill
- Kevin Sorbo - Holt Blanchard
- Ross Thomas - Noah Hamilton
- Chris Brochu - Timmy Hamilton
- Lorraine Nicholson - Alana Blanchard
- Jeremy Sumpter - Byron
- Sonya Balmores - Malina Birch
Screenplay
- Deborah Schwartz (Screenplay)
- Sean McNamara (Screenplay)
- Brad Gann (Screenstory)
- Bethany Hamilton (Book)
- Deborah Schwartz (Screenstory)
Music: Marco Beltrami
Cinematography: John R. Leonetti
Editing: Jeff Canavan
Production: Enticing Entertainment, Island Film Group, Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment, Life's a Beach Entertainment, Mandalay Vision, TriStar Pictures, FilmDistrict
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $18M
Box Office: $47M
Original Language: en
Themes
Surfing: Dancing with Nature and Waves, Touching Family Stories, Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Medical Drama and Hospital
Keywords
depression, surfing, surfer, surfboard, beach, based on novel or book, hawaii, shark attack, thailand, comeback, based on true story, bikini, volunteer, family relationships, hospital
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Soul Surfer about?
- The true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.
- Who directed Soul Surfer?
- Soul Surfer was directed by Sean McNamara.
- Who stars in Soul Surfer?
- Soul Surfer stars AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, Carrie Underwood, Kevin Sorbo, Ross Thomas.
- How long is Soul Surfer?
- Soul Surfer has a runtime of 1h 52m (112 minutes).
- What genre is Soul Surfer?
- Soul Surfer is a Family, Drama film.
- What is the budget of Soul Surfer?
- Soul Surfer had a budget of $18M.
- How much did Soul Surfer gross?
- Soul Surfer grossed $47M worldwide.
- Where was Soul Surfer produced?
- Soul Surfer was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Soul Surfer?
- The themes of Soul Surfer include: Surfing: Dancing with Nature and Waves, Touching Family Stories, Battle with Depression and Hope, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Medical Drama and Hospital.