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Step Into Liquid

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2003 | 88 min | Documentary, Drama

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (81% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for the curious. If you loved Field of Dreams, start here.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 28 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.

No special effects. No stuntmen. No stereotypes. No other feeling comes close. Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    81% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Dana Brown

  • Robert AugustHimself
  • Rochelle BallardHerself
  • Shawn BarronHimself
  • Layne BeachleyHerself
  • Bob BeatonHimself
  • Jesse Brad BillauerHimself
  • Bruce BrownHimself
  • Taj BurrowHimself
  • Ken CollinsHimself
  • Ami DiCamilloHerself