Chasing Mavericks Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Plot

What's the story about?

Plot

The inspirational true story of real life surfing phenom Jay Moriarity (played by newcomer Jonny Weston). 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 Hesson (played by Gerard Butler) 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.

Cited as official plot version from foxmovies.com

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in Chasing Mavericks.

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  Gerard Butler

  ... Rick "Frosty" Hesson

  How to Train Your Dragon, Den of Thieves: Pantera

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  Elisabeth Shue

  ... Christy Moriarity

  The Good Half, Greyhound

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  Abigail Spencer

  ... Brenda Hesson

  The Haunting in Georgia, This Is Where I Leave You

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  Leven Rambin

  ... KIm

  The Hunger Games, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

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  Scott Eastwood

  ... Gordy

  Alarum, 1992

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  Taylor Handley

  ... Sonny

  Toxin, Skateland

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  Jenica Bergere

  ... Zeuf

Crew Behind the Film

The Chasing Mavericks behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Curtis Hanson last directed Lucky You and In Her Shoes. The film's writer Daniel Barnz last wrote Won't Back Down and Beastly.

Director

Curtis Hanson

Screenwriters

Daniel Barnz
Ned Zeman
Jim Meenaghan

Producers

Michael Apted
Brandon Hooper
Jim Meenaghan

Production Details

What we know about the Chasing Mavericks movie production.

Key Facts

• Collaborated with the help of some of the biggest names in the surfing world.

Production Updates for Chasing Mavericks

Aug 2012

Completed

Changed Chasing Mavericks movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jul 2012

Post-Production

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

Nov 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Michael Apted will complete the final 15 days of filming in Northern California

Nov 2011

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Now shooting in Northern California.

Aug 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Feb 2011

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Begins shooting in October 2011.

Apr 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. No additional details available for this status.

Dec 2004

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

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