Chasing Mavericks (2012)★ 7.6/10
- Drama
- Biography
- Sport
Directed by: Michael Apted, Curtis Hanson
Written by: Kario Salem, Jim Meenaghan, Brandon Hooper
The film chronicles the inspiring true story of Jay Moriarity as he forms an unlikely bond with veteran surfer Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler). Determined to conquer the massive Mavericks wave, Jay overcomes challenges, pushes his limits, and discovers the resilience within himself.
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Cast & crew
Jonny WestonJay Moriarity
Gerard ButlerFrosty Hesson
Elisabeth ShueKristy Moriarity
Abigail SpencerBrenda Hesson
Leven RambinKim Moriarity
Greg LongMagnificent One
Peter MelMagnificent TwoZach WormhoudtMagnificent Three
Devin CrittendenBlond
Taylor HandleySonny
Cooper TimberlineYoung Jay
Maya RainesRoquet
Harley GrahamYoung Kim
Jenica BergereZeuf
James Anthony CottonFrank
Channon RoeBob PearsonThomas FreilBellsL. Peter CallenderBiology Teacher
Andrew PiernoSonny Crew #1Coy CoffmanSonny Crew #2
Richard GrossBrenda's FatherGary GriffisYoung BlondBrandon FleschnerBeach CruiserAdam Del RioCapitola Mall Druggie
Keegan BoosYoung SonnyKaila PearsonFemale Student
Christopher SweeneyEliElina WellsMeliaBrandon HooperPhotographer on BoatNate FeixLittle Grommet
Michael AcostaPickup Driver (uncredited)Derek W. AdamDriver in Firebird (uncredited)Kimberly AllenBeach Goer (uncredited)
AnnaCoreyKate Bonfire Hostess (uncredited)Elliott ArcelisSexy surfer (uncredited)
Andy ArnessBlue-Collar Worker (uncredited)Samuel BacaDriver (uncredited)Rodolfo C BarriosMigrant Worker (uncredited)Riko BayBlue-Collar Worker (uncredited)Erin BellStudent (uncredited)
Alex BretowBeach Cruiser (uncredited)
Anthony CabelloFarm worker in pick up (uncredited)Joaquin CanoMigrant Worker (uncredited)
Cabran E. ChamberlainNeighbor (uncredited)Nestor CuellasBlue Collar Worker (uncredited)
Robert CureSurfer #2 (uncredited)Galen DavisStudent (uncredited)
Leesha DavisMavericks Spectator (uncredited)Deborah de AlvaStudent (uncredited)
Scott EastwoodGordy (uncredited)
Sammy ElliottCute surfer (uncredited)
Quint GabrielNeighbor (uncredited)Douglas GawoskiYoung Frosty's Dad (uncredited)David GizzarelliBackground (uncredited)
Mark Daniel HodgeNeighbor (uncredited)Mike HowardNeighbor (uncredited)Jackie HunterSurfer Girl (uncredited)Kymberly JenalBon Fire #1 (uncredited)
Jeffrey W. JenkinsFuneral attendee (uncredited)
Alexander KanellakosSurfer #1 (uncredited)Ainslee KateSurfer (uncredited)Diana KibunguchyExtra (uncredited)Nate KomariHigh School Student (uncredited)Mark LavellSanta Cruz Local (uncredited)Veronica LoudShopping Wife (uncredited)
Janean Christine MarianiMavericks Videographer (uncredited)Deanna MarksMolly (uncredited)
Julian MartinezSurfer (uncredited)Jay MoriartySelf (uncredited) (archiveFootage)Cloud MykalsSurfer #3 (uncredited)Lourdes NadresMavericks Spectator (uncredited)
Christian Harris NeemanBeach bum (uncredited)C. Andrew NelsonShopping Husband (uncredited)
Steven Jon NicholsFeatured Spectator (uncredited)
NkechiMavericks Photographer (uncredited)Montgomery PaulsenNosy Neighbor (uncredited)
Jekyns PelaezNeighbor (uncredited)David Alan PoeDriver (uncredited)
Rene RivasCorner Store Dealer #3 (uncredited)
Brian SampsonBlue Collar Worker (uncredited)
Frank ScozzariBeach Goer at Bonfire (uncredited)
Jon Komp ShinSurfer (uncredited)Josh SquireMavericks Surf Competition Spectator (uncredited)
Tony TosteFrosty's Neighbor (uncredited)
Etienne VickDriver 1966 VW (uncredited)
Steven WiigMavericks Spectator (uncredited)