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"Chasing Mavericks" (2012)
Details on "Chasing Mavericks" including photos, trailer, news, and cast list for this surfing drama starring Gerard Butler, Jonny Weston, and Elisabeth Shue.
The Plot: "Chasing Mavericks" is the inspirational true story of surfing phenom Jay Moriarity (Weston). When 15-year-old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is near his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler) to train him to survive it. As Jay and Frosty embark on their quest to do the impossible, they form a unique friendship that transforms their lives, and their quest to tame Mavericks becomes about more than surfing.
"Chasing Mavericks" was made with the help of some of the biggest names in the surfing world, and features some of the most mind-blowing wave footage ever captured on film.
The Plot: "Chasing Mavericks" is the inspirational true story of surfing phenom Jay Moriarity (Weston). When 15-year-old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is near his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler) to train him to survive it. As Jay and Frosty embark on their quest to do the impossible, they form a unique friendship that transforms their lives, and their quest to tame Mavericks becomes about more than surfing.
"Chasing Mavericks" was made with the help of some of the biggest names in the surfing world, and features some of the most mind-blowing wave footage ever captured on film.
Movie Review
Should you catch a wave and check out this surfing film?
Cast List
A list of the actors and crew, running time, release date, and MPAA rating.
Film Poster
Poster tagline: "Legends start somewhere"
Casting News
(Oct 2011) Elisabeth Shue has joined Gerard Butler for "Mavericks" (which goes through a few title changes on its way to release). Read on...
Gerard Butler Injured on the Set
(Dec 2011) Those waves can be dangerous as Gerard Butler found out while working on "Chasing Mavericks." Read on...
Gerard Butler News
(Feb 2011) He's not the most obvious choice to play a veteran surfer, but we trust Gerard Butler to handle pretty much any role. Read on...