Chasing Mavericks
2012PG116 min7.0/10
Based on the true story of surfer Jay Moriarity, the film tells of his quest to surf the Mavericks.
Chasing Mavericks is the inspirational true story of surfing phenom Jay Moriarity. When 15-year-old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is near his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson to train him to survive it. As Jay and Frosty embark on their quest to do the impossible, they form a unique friendship that transforms their lives, and their quest to tame Mavericks becomes about more than surfing. Chasing Mavericks was made with the help of some of the biggest names in the surfing world, and features some of the most mind blowing wave footage ever captured on film.
Genres:Biographical, Coming of Age, Drama
Director:Michael Apted, Curtis Hanson
Cast:Gerard Butler, Jonny Weston, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer, Leven Rambin, Harley Graham
Production Country:United States
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Added to Disney+:September 1, 2023
