Directed by: Michael Apted and Curtis Hanson; Starring: Jonny Weston, Gerard Butler and Elisabeth Shue; Genre: Drama | Sport; Age: + 12; Time: 116 min
Chasing Mavericks is the inspirational true story of real life surfing phenomenon. When 15 year old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break one of the biggest waves on Earth, is not only real, but exists just miles from his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty to train him to survive it. As Jay and Frosty embark on their quest to accomplish the impossible, they form a unique friendship that transforms both their lives, and their quest to tame Mavericks becomes about far more than surfing.
