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

4.5 / 5

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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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Soul Surfer.

Carrie Underwood
... Sarah Hill

Carrie Underwood: Reflection
Helen Hunt
... Cheri Hamilton

Bobby, The Miracle Season
AnnaSophia Robb
... Bethany Hamilton

Rebel Ridge, The White Giraffe
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Lorraine Nicholson
... Alana Blanchard

Anonymous
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Kevin Sorbo
... Holt Blanchard

Let There Be Light, Left Behind: Rise of the Antichrist
Dennis Quaid
... Tom Hamilton

The Substance, The Day After Tomorrow
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Douglas Schwartz
M
Michael Berk
J
Jeremy Sumpter
... Byron

Peter Pan, Excision

Crew Behind the Film

The Soul Surfer behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Sean McNamara last directed Reagan and Vindicta.

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 Details

What we know about the Soul Surfer movie production.

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.

Production Updates for Soul Surfer

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

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Watch official Soul Surfer movie trailers and clips.

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Theatrical Trailer

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Theatrical Teaser

Release Dates

When was the film released?

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