Chasing Mavericks
Seen it?2012 | 116 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (33% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. 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 anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Deepwater Horizon or NYAD, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
33% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$8 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 74K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Apted, Curtis Hanson
- Gerard ButlerFrosty Hesson
- Jonny WestonJay Moriarity
- Elisabeth ShueChristy Moriarity
- Abigail SpencerBrenda Hesson
- Leven RambinKim
- Peter MelMagnificent Two
- Zach WormhoudtMagnificent Three
- Devin CrittendenBlond
- Taylor HandleySonny
- Cooper TimberlineLittle Jay Moriarty