Soul Surfer

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  • Opened April 8, 2011 
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • PG | some thematic material and an intense accident sequence
  • Parents: Common Sense Media says OK for kids 10+. More on child suitability

  • Soul Surfer is the inspiring 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. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life, Bethany’s feisty determination and steadfast beliefs spur her toward an adventurous comeback that gives her the grit to turn her loss into a gift for others. Full synopsis

  • Cast: AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, Lorraine Nicholson, Carrie Underwood
  • Director: Sean McNamara
  • Genres: Documentary, Drama

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wonderful

by diet pepsi

well i for one held off on seeing this movie in the theaters due to the fact that i hate most documenterys but no one could have prepaired me for what i was in for when i actualy watched this movie i...

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The most uplifting film ever made

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I was already fully inspired by this girls story before the movie. This movie was just the best story ever....

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by cindeebee99

this was a really great movie...

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Critic Reviews

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Orlando Sentinel
| Roger Moore

The best faith-based film ever made, an uplifting, entertaining and wonderfully-acted account of surfer Bethany Hamilton's life before and after a shark bit her arm off in the waters off her favorite Hawaiian beach. Read full review

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Miami Herald
| Connie Ogle

It's a good, solid family film. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly
| Owen Gleiberman

Soul Surfer, while formulaic in design, is an authentic and heartfelt movie. Read full review

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Movieline
| Stephanie Zacharek

Thus ends one of the most understated shark-attack sequences, ever; it's almost Bressonian, except it's not boring. Read full review

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Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt and AnnaSophia Robb in "Soul Surfer."