Riding Giants
Seen it?2004 | 105 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (93% 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.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Riding Giants is story about big wave surfers who have become heroes and legends in their sport. Directed by the skateboard guru Stacy Peralta.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 11K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Stacy Peralta
- Jeff ClarkJeff Clark
- Darrick DoernerDarrick Doerner
- Laird HamiltonLaird John Hamilton
- Dave KalamaDave Kalama
- David H. Kalama Jr.Dave Kalama
- Brian KeaulanaBrian L. Keaulana
- Buzzy KerboxBuzzy Kerbox
- Titus KinimakaTitus Kinimaka
- Gerry LopezGerry Lopez
- Mickey MunozMickey Munoz