Surf's Up (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Surf's Up is a 2007 animated comedy directed by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck, starring Shia LaBeouf, Jon Heder and Zooey Deschanel. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes and earned $152 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Directors
- Ash Brannon and Chris Buck
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Columbia Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
What Is Surf's Up About?
The premise of Surf's Up without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Cody Maverick, a young penguin with big dreams, travels to Pen Gu Island to compete in the prestigious Big Z Memorial Surf Off. He hopes to prove himself and earn the respect of the island's legendary surfers. Along the way, Cody encounters a washed-up former champion and experiences the challenges of pursuing his dream. He learns valuable lessons about friendship, perseverance, and discovering what truly matters in the world of competitive surfing.
Surf's Up Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- anthropomorphic penguin
- surfing
- penguin
- mockumentary
- anthropomorphic animal
- anthropomorphism
- two word title
- animal
- first part
- teenager
- rooster
- sea otter
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- male protagonist
- love interest
- single parent
- uncle niece relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- squid
- water
- wave
- memorial
- seashell necklace
- selfishness
- brother brother relationship
- animal that acts human
- talking animal
- rival
- 3d animation
- shorebird
- fish
- rain
- surfing contest
- surfing competition
- giant wave
- surf
- sea
- ocean wave
- friend
- anthropomorphic bird
- anthropomorphic chicken
- anthropomorphic rooster
- anthropomorphic otter
- animal as human
- 2000s
- furry
- slimehouse
- shrekcore
- outdoor sport
- cg animation
- shark
Surf's Up Cast
Shia LaBeouf leads the cast, with Jon Heder and Zooey Deschanel. Directed by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck.
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Co-director Ash Brannon -
Co-director Chris Buck
More from Ash Brannon and Chris Buck
More films directed by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck, best-rated first: Toy Story 2, Tarzan, Frozen and Frozen II.
Surf's Up Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Surf's Up 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.7/10.
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IMDb 6.7 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 64% User score
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Surf's Up Plot Summary
What happens in Surf's Up from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A duo of unseen filmmakers, Ash Brannon and Chris Buck, venture into the quaint fishing village of Shiverpool, located in the stunning landscape of Antarctica, to chronicle the life of a teenage surfer named Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf). Cody is the sole surfer in his community and often faces derision from other penguins, including his older brother Glen (Brian Posehn), who constantly puts him down. Cody’s mother, Edna (Dana Belben), tends to be indifferent towards his surfing ambitions, often too engrossed in her own affairs to support him. She recognizes the challenges of Cody’s journey, considering he is much smaller than Glen and has grown up without a father, whose picture is a ghostly reminder, holding a fish just before being devoured by an orca.
Full summary
The whole story of Surf's Up, scene by scene
Surf's Up Box Office
Surf's Up grossed $152 million worldwide. $58.9 million came from the US and Canada and $93.1 million (61%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$152M
- US & Canada
- $58.9M
- International
- $93.1M
Surf's Up Awards & Nominations
Surf's Up was nominated for 1 Oscar. The 2 nominations come from 2 ceremonies.
2 nominations2 ceremonies
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Annie Awards 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Best Animated Feature
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Oscars 2008 1 nomination- Nominated Animated Feature Film – Ash Brannon
Surf's Up Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 1 trailer, 2 clips and 4 featurettes.
- Clip Surf's Up - Surfing Documentary Scene (1/10) | Movieclips
- Clip Cody Maverick is our Comfort Character Inspiration (Scene)
- Featurette Surf's Up - Surf Cam Documentary
- Featurette Surf's Up - Storyboard to Surfboard
How Well Do You Know Surf's Up?
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 animal is Cody Maverick?
Surf's Up Also Known As
37 alternative titles, including “Surfs Up” and “Reyes de las Olas”.
- Also known as
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- Surfs Up
- Reyes de las Olas
- Dia de Surf
- Divoké vlny
- Surf's Up: reyes de las olas
- Les rois de la glisse
- 서핑 업
- Locos por el surf
- Könige der Wellen
- Surf's Up - I re delle onde
- Surf's Up - tyrskyn ratsastajat
- Neşeli Dalgalar
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- Лови волну
- Vigyázz, kész, szörf!
- תפוס ת'גלים
- Na fali
- 冲浪企鹅
- Ώρα για σερφ
- Tá Dando Onda
- Тримай хвилю
- Les rois du surf
- Metsikud lained
- Всички на сърф
- Divlji talasi
- Divji valovi
- فصل موج سواری
- Frajeri na vlnách
- Bojos pel surf
- Divlji valovi
- Ant bangos
- Noķert vilni
- เซิร์ฟอัพ ไต่คลื่นยักษ์ซิ่งสะท้านโลก
- 衝浪季節
- Surfak Zoratuta
- Cánh Cụt Lướt Ván
- サーフズ・アップ
- Cu toții la surf!
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Movies Like Surf's Up
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Pebble and the Penguin, The Surf Girl and The Adventures of Scamper the Penguin.
Surf's Up FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Surf's Up, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Surf's Up?
Surf's Up runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was Surf's Up released?
Surf's Up was released on June 8, 2007.
Who directed Surf's Up?
Surf's Up was directed by Ash Brannon and Chris Buck.
More films by Ash Brannon Who is in the cast of Surf's Up?
Surf's Up stars Shia LaBeouf, Jon Heder and Zooey Deschanel.
How much did Surf's Up make at the box office?
Surf's Up grossed $152 million worldwide ($58.9 million domestic, $93.1 million international).
How is Surf's Up rated?
Surf's Up has 6.7/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Was Surf's Up nominated for any awards?
Surf's Up received 2 nominations across 2 ceremonies.
Does Surf's Up have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Surf's Up has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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