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Soul Surfer

Seen it?

2011 | 112 min | Family, Drama

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

It made about 14 times its budget, but middling reviews (45% on Rotten Tomatoes) held it back. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for families. If you loved The Impossible or Deepwater Horizon, start here.
The mood
Feel-good.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    45% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.0 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerVery strong

    $256 million worldwide on a $18 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 166K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Sean McNamara

  • AnnaSophia RobbBethany Hamilton
  • Helen HuntCheri Hamilton
  • Dennis QuaidTom Hamilton
  • Carrie UnderwoodSarah Hill
  • Kevin SorboHolt Blanchard
  • Ross ThomasNoah Hamilton
  • Chris BrochuTimmy Hamilton
  • Lorraine NicholsonAlana Blanchard
  • Jeremy SumpterByron
  • Sonya BalmoresMalina Birch