Chasing Mavericks

Based on the true story of Jay Moriarty, Chasing Mavericks finds the young Jay in difficult circumstances. His Mom is a drunk. His Dad left long ago. He is poor. But surfing gives him a purpose. A neighbor, Frosty, trains Jay to ride dangerous mavericks, giant waves of immense power. Along the way they bond, Frosty becoming the father figure Jay needs to overcome his fears.

ClearPlay In Action!

There is precious little for ClearPlay to do here. This is a family friendly film with only a couple minor language incidents and religious exclamations to remove. Appropriate for everyone!

Should I Surf This Maverick?...

Chasing Mavericks is a story about healing and teaching, and it promotes excellent values like persistence, hard work, and compassion. The cinematography of the ocean and surfing is top notch, though the story is a little slow and underdeveloped in spots. If you liked Soul Surfer (which was superior, in my opinion) you will likely enjoy Chasing Mavericks.

Brian Fuller - Wipeout Chaser

Rated PG for thematic elements and some perilous action; 116 min; Directed by Michael Apted and Curtis Hanson