Soul Surfer Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Jul. 16, 2011

Soul Surfer

Release Date: Friday, April 8, 2011 Theaters

Director: Sean McNamara

Starring: Carrie Underwood • Helen Hunt • AnnaSophia Robb • Lorraine Nicholson • Kevin Sorbo

PG Biography 1 hr, 46 m

4.53 / 5.0

93% WILL SEE 7% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Soul Surfer is the true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.

Biography Drama Teen

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Who stars in Soul Surfer – Cast List

Carrie Underwood
... Sarah Hill

Carrie Underwood: Reflection
Helen Hunt
... Cheri Hamilton

In Cold Light, I See You
AnnaSophia Robb
... Bethany Hamilton

Rebel Ridge, Sleepwalking
L
Lorraine Nicholson
... Alana Blanchard

Anonymous
K
Kevin Sorbo
... Holt Blanchard

Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist, The American Miracle: Our Nation is No Accident
Dennis Quaid
... Tom Hamilton

I Can Only Imagine 2, War Machine
D
Douglas Schwartz
M
Michael Berk
J
Jeremy Sumpter
... Byron

Into the Storm, Holiday Harmony

Who is making Soul Surfer – Crew List

A look at Soul Surfer behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Sean McNamara last helmed Soul On Fire and Reagan.

Director: Sean McNamara
Screenwriters: Brian Hurwitz
Deborah Schwartz
Producers: David Brookwell
Seth Goldberg
Roy Hofstetter
Anthony Romano
Michel Shane

Studios: TriStar Pictures
Production Company: Dolphin Entertainment
H2F Entertainment
Hand Picked Films
Mandalay Vision

Production – What we know about the Soul Surfer

Key Facts

Based on the book "Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family and Fighting to Get Back on the Board" written by Bethany Hamilton.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Oct 2010

Completed

Changed Soul Surfer movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Aug 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Feb 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for an intense accident sequence and some thematic material
Runtime: 1 hr, 46 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Soul Surfer Trailers and Clips

Review By Ted Baehr

Review By Wade

Theatrical Trailer

Theatrical Teaser

Soul Surfer Release Date: When was the film released?

Soul Surfer was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, April 8 , 2011. The film was released in approximately 2,214 theaters. There were 14 14 other movies released on the same date, including Arthur, Hanna and Your Highness.