Chasing Mavericks (2012): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Chasing Mavericks is a 2012 sports drama directed by Curtis Hanson and Michael Apted, starring Elisabeth Shue, Gerard Butler and Jonny Weston. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $7.9 million worldwide on a $20 million budget. Critics gave it 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10. Stream it on Cinemax, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Directors
- Curtis Hanson and Michael Apted
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $20M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Chasing Mavericks About?
The premise of Chasing Mavericks without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Inspired by a true story, a teenage surfer dreams of conquering the massive Mavericks wave off the coast of Northern California. He seeks guidance from a renowned, but unconventional, mentor who pushes him to challenge his limits. Their intense training and shared pursuit of the dangerous wave create a profound connection, testing their courage and revealing the power of perseverance in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds.
Chasing Mavericks Themes & Keywords
· 46 tags- younger version of character
- time jump
- mentor protege relationship
- writing an essay
- father son estrangement
- holding one's breath
- voice over letter
- swimming in underwear
- skateboarding
- paddleboarding
- neighbor
- life lessons
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- jumping off a roof into a pool
- jumping off cliff into water
- surrogate father
- betrayal by friend
- monterey california
- weather forecast
- gift wrapped birthday present
- el nino
- mother son hug
- letter from father to son
- big wave surfing
- epilogue
- memorial service
- video of real person potrayed in film
- love interest
- bare chested male
- aquatic sport
- extreme sport
- outdoor sport
- young
- legend
- surfing
- surfboard
- notebook
- treading water
- death of wife
- absent father
- mother son relationship
- year 1987
- two word title
- no opening credits
- santa cruz california
- surfer
- based on true story
Where to Watch Chasing Mavericks
Stream it on Cinemax, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Chasing Mavericks Cast
Elisabeth Shue leads the cast, with Gerard Butler and Jonny Weston. Directed by Curtis Hanson and Michael Apted.
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Co-director Michael Apted
Chasing Mavericks Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Chasing Mavericks 32% on Rotten Tomatoes and 45 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 32% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 45 Metascore
User score 5.9
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TMDB 70% User score
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Letterboxd 3.5 /5
443 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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Chasing Mavericks Plot Summary
What happens in Chasing Mavericks from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the sun-drenched paradise of Santa Cruz, California, an unforgettable event forever altered the life of an 8-year-old boy named Jay Moriarity. In 1987, this young boy was saved from a nearly fatal drowning by his next-door neighbor, the legendary surfer Frosty Hesson. This remarkable rescue ignited a fierce passion within Jay, propelling him toward a relentless quest for greatness.
As Jay approaches his 15th birthday, the allure of the open ocean calls to him once more. One decisive morning, he seizes the opportunity to hitch a ride on Frosty’s van, where he witnesses his idol and a group of friends conquering the giant waves at Mavericks, a renowned surf destination that only reveals its secrets to those brave enough to embrace the challenge.
Full summary
The whole story of Chasing Mavericks, scene by scene
Chasing Mavericks Box Office & Budget
Chasing Mavericks grossed $7.9 million worldwide on a $20 million budget, 40% of what it cost. $6 million came from the US and Canada and $1.9 million (24%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$7.9M
40% of its budget back
- US & Canada
- $6M
- International
- $1.9M
- Budget
- $20M
Chasing Mavericks Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Chasing Mavericks.
How Well Do You Know Chasing Mavericks?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What life-changing event happens to Jay Moriarity at the age of 8?
Cars in Chasing Mavericks
44 cars on screen, including the 1974 Ford Econoline and the 1972 Volkswagen Campmobile T2 Typ 2.
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1989 Blue Bird All American Minor role -
1994 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Chasing Mavericks Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Of Men and Mavericks” and “Наввипередки з Маверіками”.
- Also known as
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- Of Men and Mavericks
- Наввипередки з Маверіками
- Наввипередки з Меверіком
- Chasing Mavericks: Lebe deinen Traum
- Wysoka Fala
- Chasing Mavericks - Sulla cresta dell'onda
- Persiguiendo Mavericks
- Покорители волн
- Mavericks - Lebe deinen Traum
- Realizar o Impossível
- Mavericks - Ahol a hullámok születnek
- Dalgaların Peşinde
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- Na divoké vlně
- הגלישה הגדולה במאווריקס
- Mavericks: Na divokej vlne
- 冲浪英豪
- Κυνηγώντας το Maverick
- Tudo Por um Sonho
- 체이싱 매버릭스
- Господари на вълните
- Uzveikt Maveriku
- Підкорювачі хвиль
- 衝破極限
- 衝浪傳奇
- À la Poursuite de Mavericks
- Valul perfect
- Chasing Mavericks: Pasión por las olas, ტალღების დამპყრობელი
- Surferi
- マーヴェリックス 波に魅せられた男たち
- Bangų medžiotojai
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Chasing Mavericks FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Chasing Mavericks, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Chasing Mavericks?
Chasing Mavericks runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Chasing Mavericks released?
Chasing Mavericks was released on October 26, 2012.
Who directed Chasing Mavericks?
Chasing Mavericks was directed by Curtis Hanson and Michael Apted.
More films by Curtis Hanson Who is in the cast of Chasing Mavericks?
Chasing Mavericks stars Elisabeth Shue, Gerard Butler and Jonny Weston.
Where can I watch Chasing Mavericks?
In the US, Chasing Mavericks is streaming on Cinemax and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Chasing Mavericks make at the box office?
Chasing Mavericks grossed $7.9 million worldwide ($6 million domestic, $1.9 million international) on a budget of $20 million.
How is Chasing Mavericks rated?
Chasing Mavericks has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, 45 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does Chasing Mavericks have a post-credit scene?
No. Chasing Mavericks has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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