
Cutback
Synopsis
High School senior Luke Harris dreams of just one thing... pro surfing. But Luke's parents have other ideas: pick a college and grow up! When Luke learns that a spot is opening up on the local surf team, he see's his big chance to prove to his parents that he can make it as a surfer and avoid being shipped off to school. When a devastating tragedy strikes, Luke is forced to take a hard look at his life with the help of the beautiful "church-girl" Emily and his youth pastor.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Justin Schwan
Luke Harris
Kelsey Sanders
Emily Dawson
Angel Cruz
Casey Sanchez
Raquel Gardner
Janet Harris
Greg Calson
David Harris
Danny Smith
Pastor Shane
Andy Shephard
Matt McCoy
Jessie Nickson
Jessica Lopez
Ed V. Morgan
Pastor Ed
Christopher Michael
Carl Wilson
Matt Beacham
Nat Shackelford (as Matt Beacham)
Abby Evans
Abby
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 11, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lance Bachelder, Johnny Remo
- Screenplay & Story
- Lance Bachelder, Daniel Backman, Johnny Remo
- Original Title
- Cutback
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Skipstone Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lance Bachelder, Johnny Remo
Lance Bachelder, Daniel Backman, Johnny Remo
Department Leadership Roster
Lance Bachelder
Director
Johnny Remo
Director
Jeffrey G. Barnett
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Cutback.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cutback
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cutback about?
High School senior Luke Harris dreams of just one thing... pro surfing. But Luke's parents have other ideas: pick a college and grow up! When Luke learns that a spot is opening up on the local surf team, he see's his big chance to prove to his parents that he can make it as a surfer and avoid being shipped off to school. When a devastating tragedy strikes, Luke is forced to take a hard look at his life with the help of the beautiful "church-girl" Emily and his youth pastor.
Who directed Cutback?
Cutback was directed by Lance Bachelder, Johnny Remo.
Who stars in Cutback?
The principal cast of Cutback includes Justin Schwan, Kelsey Sanders, Angel Cruz, Raquel Gardner, Greg Calson.
When was Cutback released and how long is it?
Cutback was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cutback?
Cutback holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).




















