Shaka
Seen it?2018 | 77 min | Documentary
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had 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
- Best for sports fans (and people who swear they aren't) and the curious. The sport matters, but the people playing it matter more. Sits nicely alongside Touching the Void.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves through the story clearly, at 1 hr 17 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.
Showcasing breathtaking footage of mountains and waves around the world, Shaka follows snowboarding world champion and renowned athlete Mathieu Crepel as he faces the biggest challenge of his life: to surf the legendary waves of Jaws Beach, Hawaii.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 331K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Morgan Le Faucheur
- Mathieu CrepelMathieu Crepel
- Guillaume NéryGuillaume Néry