"Legends start somewhere."

2012

1h 56m

7.0(576 votes)

Drama

Overview

Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.

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Cast & Crew

36 members

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Gerard Butler

Frosty Hesson

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Jonny Weston

Jay Moriarity

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Elisabeth Shue

Christy Moriarity

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Abigail Spencer

Brenda Hesson

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Leven Rambin

Kim

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Peter Mel

Magnificent Two

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Zach Wormhoudt

Magnificent Three

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Devin Crittenden

Blond

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Taylor Handley

Sonny

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Cooper Timberline

Little Jay Moriarty

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Maya Raines

Roquet

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Harley Graham

Little Kim

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Jenica Bergere

Zeuf

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James Anthony Cotton

Frank

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Channon Roe

Bob Pearson

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Thomas Freil

Bells

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L. Peter Callender

Biology Teacher

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Andrew Pierno

Sonny Crew #1

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Coy Coffman

Sonny Crew #2

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Richard Gross

Brenda's Father

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Gary Griffis

Young Blond

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Brandon Fleschner

Beach Cruiser

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Adam Del Rio

Capitola Mall Druggie

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Keegan Boos

Young Sonny

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Kaila Pearson

Female Student

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Christopher Sweeney

Eli

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Elina Wells

Melia

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Writing

Brandon Hooper

Photographer on Boat

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Nate Feix

Little Grommet

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Scott Eastwood

Gordy (uncredited)

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Steven Wiig

Mavericks Spectator (uncredited)

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Andy Arness

Blue-Collar Worker (uncredited)

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Michael Acosta

Pickup Driver (uncredited)

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AnnaCorey

Kate Bonfire Hostess (uncredited)

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Greg Long

Magnificent One

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Quint Gabriel

Neighbor

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