directed by: Michael Apted, year: 2012
actors: Jonny Weston, Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Leven Rambin

Chasing Mavericks follows Jay Moriarity, a teenage surfer who aims to conquer Mavericks, a legendary and perilous big wave off Santa Cruz, with the guidance of Frosty Hesson. Based on real events, the film traces Jay's relentless training, family pressures, and a tight-knit community that believes in him as he faces brutal sessions, set-backs, and the physics of waves. It blends coming-of-age emotion with sea spectacle and resilience, anchored by mentorship and the dream of riding the impossible.

Drama, Sports Drama, Surfing, Biographical