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Surf's Up

Name: Surf's Up
Director: Ash Brannon
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Released: 2007-06-08
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, James Woods

2007 · 1h 25m · Animation, Comedy, Family

IMDb 6.7 Metacritic 64 RT 78%

Watch it tonight if you want a surprisingly smart animated comedy that mixes mockumentary humor with genuine heart—it's got charm, wit for adults, and a solid message about ambition that doesn't feel preachy. Skip it only if you're allergic to surfing culture or need edge-of-your-seat thrills.

Plot

With a documentary crew in tow, Cody Maverick—a young surfer from Antarctica—travels to the pacific for his first professional competition. Determined to earn respect and live up to his idol, Big Z, Cody pushes himself to the limit. But all that changes when an encounter with a laid-back local forces him to rethink his values.

Director: Ash Brannon

Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, James Woods

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