Surfwise (2008): Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Surfwise is a 2008 sports documentary directed by Doug Pray. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $318,478 worldwide. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and DistroTV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Doug Pray
- Genres
- Sport , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Magnolia Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Surfwise About?
The premise of Surfwise without spoilers.
Leaving behind a conventional medical practice, a doctor embarks on an adventurous journey with his wife and their nine children. They travel the coast in a 24-foot camper, embracing a life centered around surfing and defying traditional societal expectations. This unusual family's experiences demonstrate the possibility of forging a unique path and discovering freedom in unexpected ways, showcasing a different approach to modern American life.
Surfwise Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- child abuse
- living off the grid
- surfer
- beach
- children
- camper
- sex
- health
- yarmulke
- waikiki beach hawaii
- belief in god
- prayer
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- doctor
- reference to dr. phil
- crying
- san onofre california
- reference to oliver twist
- bohemian
- eccentricity
- old man
- 84 year old
- calling parent by first name
- family photograph
- childhood photo
- ocean
- campfire
- on the road
- reference to carl sagan
- accident
- hugging
- large family
- home movie
- life coach
- domineering father
- sibling rivalry
- singing
- musician
- band
- airport
- male rear nudity
- tel aviv israel
- israel
- southern california
- california
- hawaii
- family reunion
- reunion
- autism
- biracial child
- biracial
Where to Watch Surfwise
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and DistroTV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Surfwise
Directed by Doug Pray.
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Director Doug Pray
Surfwise Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Surfwise 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 98% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 66%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
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TMDB 69% User score
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Surfwise Box Office
Surfwise grossed $318,478 worldwide. $269,994 came from the US and Canada and $48,484 (15%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$318.5K
- US & Canada
- $270K
- International
- $48.5K
Surfwise Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Surfwise.
Seen Surfwise?
Movies Like Surfwise
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Given, Surf Adventures and The Endless Summer.
Surfwise FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Surfwise, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Surfwise?
Surfwise runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Surfwise released?
Surfwise was released on May 9, 2008.
Who directed Surfwise?
Surfwise was directed by Doug Pray.
More films by Doug Pray Where can I watch Surfwise?
In the US, Surfwise is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, DistroTV and Fandango at Home Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Surfwise make at the box office?
Surfwise grossed $318,478 worldwide ($269,994 domestic, $48,484 international).
How is Surfwise rated?
Surfwise has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Surfwise have a post-credit scene?
No. Surfwise has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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