Blue Crush
Seen it?2002 | 104 min | Adventure, Romance, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.0 out of 10 from audiences, 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 romantics and adventure fans. If you loved Cast Away, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Nothing gets between Anne Marie and her board. Living in a beach shack with three roommates, she is up before dawn every morning to conquer the waves and count the days until the Pipe Masters competition. Having transplanted herself to Hawaii with no one's blessing but her own, Anne Marie finds all she needs in the adrenaline-charged surf scene - until pro quarterback Matt Tollman comes along...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
62% on Rotten Tomatoes, 61 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.0 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$52 million worldwide on a $25 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 109K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Stockwell
- Kate BosworthAnne Marie Chadwick
- Matthew DavisMatt Tollman
- Michelle RodriguezEden
- Sanoe LakeLena
- Mika BooremPenny Chadwick
- Chris TaloaDrew
- Kala AlexanderKala
- Ruben TejadaJJ
- Kaupena MirandaKaupena
- Asa AquinoAsa