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Highwater (2010): Ratings

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Highwater is a 2010 adventure documentary directed by Dana Brown. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic.

Rotten Tomatoes
43%
Metascore
51
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Highwater (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Dana Brown
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Highwater About?

The premise of Highwater without spoilers.

On Oahu’s renowned North Shore, the famed 7 Mile Miracle draws surfers seeking the world’s most impressive waves. This iconic location has transformed from a traditional experience into a global phenomenon, creating a multibillion-dollar industry and a lifestyle that often confuses reality with perception. During the Triple Crown competition, which takes place between Halloween and Christmas Eve, intense rivalries emerge as legendary surfers push their boundaries and strive for perfection amidst the powerful waves of Oahu’s shores.

Highwater Themes & Keywords

· 1 tag
  • surfing
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Crew

The Director of Highwater

Directed by Dana Brown.

From the director

More from Dana Brown

More films directed by Dana Brown, best-rated first: Step Into Liquid, Dust to Glory, On Any Sunday: The Next Chapter and On Any Sunday: Motocross, Malcolm & More.

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Ratings

Highwater Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Highwater 43% on Rotten Tomatoes and 51 on Metacritic.

Details

Highwater Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Highwater 3D” and “冲浪”.

Also known as
  • Highwater 3D
  • 冲浪

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FAQ

Highwater FAQ: Runtime, Release Date & Director

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of Highwater, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Highwater?

Highwater runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Highwater released?

Highwater was released on August 27, 2010.

Who directed Highwater?

Highwater was directed by Dana Brown.

More films by Dana Brown

How is Highwater rated?

Highwater has 43% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.

Does Highwater have a post-credit scene?

No. Highwater has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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