Movies About Surfing

From Stacy Peralta, starring Laird Hamilton, Darrick Doerner, Dave Kalama, Jeff Clark
Rated PG-13

Riding Giants is a 2004 documentary about the evolution of surfing by director Stacy Peralta. The film follows the evolution of surfing over the decades, from its ancient roots in Polynesia to its modern-day popularity in California. It also chronicles the lives of three iconic surfers who helped shape the sport: Greg Noll, Laird Hamilton, and Mark Foo. Through archival footage and interviews with various surfers, the film examines the culture, attitude, and history associated with surfing. It also looks at the physical and psychological aspects of the sport, and its impact on the environment.

From Rory Kennedy, starring Nick Carroll, Darrick Doerner, Laird Hamilton, Gabrielle Reece
Rated Not Rated

From Kathryn Bigelow, starring Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Gary Busey, Lori Petty
Rated R

From Doug Pray, starring Juliette Paskowitz, David Paskowitz, Jonathan Paskowitz, Abraham Paskowitz
Rated R

From Jeremy Gosch, starring Reno Abellira, Clyde Aikau, Eddie Aikau, Ben Aipa
Rated Not Rated

From Directors: Michael Apted, Curtis Hanson, starring Jonny Weston, Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer
Rated PG

From John Milius, starring Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Patti D'Arbanville
Rated PG

From Catherine Hardwicke, starring Heath Ledger, Emile Hirsch, Victor Rasuk, Johnny Knoxville
Rated PG-13

From Sean McNamara, starring AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, Carrie Underwood
Rated PG

From Adam Pesce, starring
Rated Not Rated

From William Phelps, starring Matt Adler, Nia Peeples, Gregory Harrison, John Philbin
Rated PG

From Directors: Justin McMillan, Christopher Nelius, starring Toni Collette, Ross Clarke-Jones, Tom Carroll, Ben Matson
Rated TV-G

From Directors: Ben Nott, Morgan O'Neill, starring Myles Pollard, Xavier Samuel, Sam Worthington, Lesley-Ann Brandt
Rated R

From Helen Hunt, starring Helen Hunt, Brenton Thwaites, Luke Wilson, Robert Knepper
Rated R

From John Stockwell, starring Kate Bosworth, Michelle Rodriguez, Matthew Davis, Sanoe Lake
Rated PG-13

From Harmony Korine, starring Matthew McConaughey, Snoop Dogg, Isla Fisher, Stefania LaVie Owen
Rated R

From Mark Griffiths, starring Grant Cramer, Teal Roberts, Gary Wood, Michael Rapport
Rated R

From S.R. Bindler, starring Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Willie Nelson, Alexie Gilmore
Rated R