Chasing Mavericks(2012)- Production Details

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Synopsis

This is based on the true adventures of big wave surfing legend Jay Moriarity and his unique friendship with veteran surfer Frosty Hesson. As a teenager, Jay takes on the massive and deadly waves, known as the Mavericks, off the coast of Half Moon Bay.

Production Details

In Theaters

  • October 26, 2012

MPAA Rating

PG (for for thematic elements and some perilous action)

Genres

Drama, Sports, Biopic

Run Time

2 hours

Distributors

20th Century Fox Distribution

Box Office

$6,002,756

Also Known As

  • Mavericks
  • Of Men and Mavericks
  • Jay Moriarty

Production Status

Released

Filming Locations

  • Santa Cruz, California, USA
  • Los Angeles, California, USA

Produced In

United States

Director

Curtis Hanson

Director

Michael Apted

Director

CAST

Gerard Butler

Rick "Frosty" Hesson

Jonny Weston

Jay Moriarty

Elisabeth Shue

Kristy Moriarity

Cooper Timberline

Young Jay

Abigail Spencer

Brenda Hesson

Taylor Handley

Sonny
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