Chasing Mavericks
Legends start somewhere.
2012 | 116m | English
Popularity: 13 (history)
| Director: | Curtis Hanson, Michael Apted |
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| Writer: | Brandon Hooper, Jim Meenaghan, Kario Salem |
| Staring: |
| Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks. | |
| Release Date: | Oct 25, 2012 |
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| Director: | Curtis Hanson, Michael Apted |
| Writer: | Brandon Hooper, Jim Meenaghan, Kario Salem |
| Genres: | Drama |
| Keywords | wave, surfing, progress, sports, based on true story, mentor protégé relationship, santa cruz, california, dedication |
| Production Companies | 20th Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures, Gran Via Productions, Walden Media |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $7,900,000
Budget: $0 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 09, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Gerard Butler | Frosty Hesson |
| Jonny Weston | Jay Moriarity |
| Elisabeth Shue | Christy Moriarity |
| Abigail Spencer | Brenda Hesson |
| Leven Rambin | Kim |
| Peter Mel | Magnificent Two |
| Zach Wormhoudt | Magnificent Three |
| Devin Crittenden | Blond |
| Taylor Handley | Sonny |
| Cooper Timberline | Little Jay Moriarty |
| Maya Raines | Roquet |
| Harley Graham | Little Kim |
| Jenica Bergere | Zeuf |
| James Anthony Cotton | Frank |
| Channon Roe | Bob Pearson |
| Thomas Freil | Bells |
| L. Peter Callender | Biology Teacher |
| Andrew Pierno | Sonny Crew #1 |
| Coy Coffman | Sonny Crew #2 |
| Richard Gross | Brenda's Father |
| Gary Griffis | Young Blond |
| Brandon Fleschner | Beach Cruiser |
| Adam Del Rio | Capitola Mall Druggie |
| Keegan Boos | Young Sonny |
| Kaila Pearson | Female Student |
| Christopher Sweeney | Eli |
| Elina Wells | Melia |
| Brandon Hooper | Photographer on Boat |
| Nate Feix | Little Grommet |
| Scott Eastwood | Gordy (uncredited) |
| Steven Wiig | Mavericks Spectator (uncredited) |
| Andy Arness | Blue-Collar Worker (uncredited) |
| Michael Acosta | Pickup Driver (uncredited) |
| AnnaCorey | Kate Bonfire Hostess (uncredited) |
| Greg Long | Magnificent One |
| Quint Gabriel | Neighbor |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Brandon Hooper | Story |
| Jim Meenaghan | Story |
| Chad Fischer | Original Music Composer |
| Sophie de Rakoff | Costume Design |
| Ida Random | Production Design |
| Venus Kanani | Casting |
| Nina Henninger | Casting |
| John W. Micheletos | Set Decoration |
| Chad Owens | Art Direction |
| Virginia Saenz McCarthy | Script Supervisor |
| Heidi Erl | Production Supervisor |
| J.D. Streett | Special Effects Coordinator |
| Jessica Albertson | Assistant Costume Designer |
| Curtis Hanson | Director |
| Kario Salem | Screenplay |
| Michael Apted | Director |
| Bill Pope | Director of Photography |
| John Gilbert | Editor |
| Mary Vernieu | Casting |
| Andrea von Foerster | Music Supervisor |
| Georgia Kacandes | Unit Production Manager |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Brandon Hooper | Producer |
| Jim Meenaghan | Producer |
| Alan Siegel | Executive Producer |
| Kathleen M. Courtney | Producer |
| Curtis Hanson | Producer |
| Georgia Kacandes | Executive Producer |
| Gerard Butler | Executive Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 18 | 28 | 13 |
| 2024 | 5 | 22 | 32 | 13 |
| 2024 | 6 | 20 | 32 | 12 |
| 2024 | 7 | 19 | 30 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 | 14 | 20 | 10 |
| 2024 | 9 | 13 | 25 | 7 |
| 2024 | 10 | 11 | 21 | 7 |
| 2024 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 | 13 | 28 | 7 |
| 2025 | 1 | 13 | 27 | 8 |
| 2025 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2025 | 10 | 4 | 33 | 2 |
| 2025 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 3 | 946 | 971 |
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 1 | 999 | 999 |