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Surf's Up

PG

Released Jun 8, 2007

1 hr. 25 min.

Kids & Family

Comedy

Adventure

Animation

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Surfing means everything to teenage penguin Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf). Followed by a documentary film crew, he leaves his home in Antarctica for Pen Gu Island, site of the the Big Z Memorial Surf Off. Cody wants to be respected and admired, and he believes that winning the competition will bring him what he craves. However, an encounter with washed-up surfer Geek (Jeff Bridges) teaches Cody about what is truly important.

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Critics Consensus

Surf's Up is a laid back, visually stunning animated movie that brings a fresh twist to some familiar conventions. Its witty mockumentary format is fun and inventive, and the CGI is breathtakingly realistic.

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Clara S

my favourite movie ever, so good and so underrated. please watch it. PLEEEEASE. if you like happy feet, you wont anymore. surf’s up is better. if you have kids, play it for them. if you dont, watch it. we need more surf’s up fans.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/24/24

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Noe G

Surfs up is my number one most favorite Sony pictures, animated film I give this film a 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/07/24

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Ben S

an underrated classic feel good film that creates a comforting realism through its imitation of handheld camera footage and live, conversational dialogue.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Zamya F

Awesome sports movie! Cowabonga.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/06/24

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WESLEY G

I love this movie so much, fantastic animation, great voice acting, likable characters and an outstanding soundtrack, I do recommend giving this one a watch. 10/10

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/26/24

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James M

This movie is a Sony Animated classic that had effort and a story to tell.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/24

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Ash Brannon

Director

Chris Buck

Director

Shia LaBeouf

Cody Maverick

Jeff Bridges

Geek

Zooey Deschanel

Lani Aliikai

Jon Heder

Chicken Joe

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Surf's Up: Official Clip - A Surefire Cure

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Surf's Up: Official Clip - Building Cody's Board

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Surf's Up: Official Clip - Cody vs. Tank Surf Off

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Surf's Up: Official Clip - Big Z Returns

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Surf's Up: Official Clip - Chicken Joe's Hot Tub

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Surf's Up: Official Clip - The Competition Begins

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Surf's Up: Official Clip - Let's Surf!

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Surf's Up: Official Clip - The Final Wave

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Surf's Up: Official Clip - Surfing Documentary

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Surf's Up: Official Clip - Lava Boarding

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Time Out

Rated: 4/5

Nov 18, 2011

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TIME Magazine

Not a comedy tsunami, just consistent ripples of laughs and good vibes.

Sep 9, 2008

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

It's fun for a while, but the script doesn't have the structure to sustain 85 minutes.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 21, 2007

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Megan Basham

WORLD

On the surface, this may not sound like a particularly original idea, but director Ash Brannon handles the "documentary" framing device so well, adults may forget they are watching a cartoon.

Oct 16, 2018

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Brandy McDonnell

The Oklahoman

What truly sets Surf's Up apart is the natural dialogue. The filmmakers brought the actors together to record their lines, an unusual step for an animated movie. The extra effort pays off.

Rated: 3.5/4

Aug 14, 2018

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Pablo Villaça

Cinema em Cena

O estilo mockumentary confere charme a esta animação, que também se beneficia da dublagem perfeita de Bridges e de uma técnica impressionante (a animação de fluidos é fabulosa).

Rated: 3/5

Sep 17, 2008

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Synopsis

Surfing means everything to teenage penguin Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf). Followed by a documentary film crew, he leaves his home in Antarctica for Pen Gu Island, site of the the Big Z Memorial Surf Off. Cody wants to be respected and admired, and he believes that winning the competition will bring him what he craves. However, an encounter with washed-up surfer Geek (Jeff Bridges) teaches Cody about what is truly important.

Director: Ash Brannon, Chris Buck
Screenwriter: Don Rhymer, Ash Brannon, Chris Buck, Christopher Jenkins
Production Co: Sony Pictures Animation
Rating: PG (Some Rude Humor|Mild Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jun 8, 2007, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 2, 2014
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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