Chasing Mavericks Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 8, 2012

Chasing Mavericks

Release Date: Friday, October 26, 2012 Theaters

Director: Curtis Hanson

Starring: Gerard Butler • Elisabeth Shue • Abigail Spencer • Leven Rambin • Scott Eastwood

PG Drama N/A

3.78 / 5.0

70% WILL SEE 30% WON'T SEE

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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.

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Who stars in Chasing Mavericks – Cast List

Gerard Butler
... Rick "Frosty" Hesson

Greenland 2: Migration, Greenland
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Elisabeth Shue
... Christy Moriarity

Whalefall, Greyhound
Abigail Spencer
... Brenda Hesson

Oz: The Great and Powerful, The Haunting in Georgia
L
Leven Rambin
... KIm

The Hunger Games, Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
Scott Eastwood
... Gordy

Regretting You, Tin Soldier
T
Taylor Handley
... Sonny

Toxin, Skateland
J
Jenica Bergere
... Zeuf

Who is making Chasing Mavericks – Crew List

A look at Chasing Mavericks behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Curtis Hanson last helmed Lucky You and In Her Shoes. The film's writer Daniel Barnz last penned Won't Back Down and Beastly.

Director: Curtis Hanson
Screenwriters: Daniel Barnz
Ned Zeman
Jim Meenaghan
Producers: Michael Apted
Brandon Hooper
Jim Meenaghan

Studios: 20th Century Studios
Production Company: Fox 2000 Pictures
Walden Media

Production – What we know about the Chasing Mavericks

Key Facts

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

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

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. Preparations are underway to start production.

Dec 2004

Production

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

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements and some perilous action
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Jay Moriarity, Of Men and Mavericks
Language: English

Chasing Mavericks Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer #1

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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Video Clip: Conveyor Belt

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Video Clip: Paddleboats

Chasing Mavericks Release Date: When was the film released?

Chasing Mavericks was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, October 26 , 2012. There were seven other movies released on the same date, including Cloud Atlas, Silent Hill: Revelations 3D and Fun Size.