

Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear
Synopsis
The logical thing, the sane thing, is to stay on land. But they paddle out. Why do these big wave surfers risk their lives to ride these mountain-sized waves? The answer is overcoming fear. "Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear" is an in-depth look at the 2021-22 big wave season through the eyes of Nic Von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Matt Bromley, Torrey Meister and pioneering female surfer Bianca Valenti. They all push past their fear and find out what is on the other side as they tackle monstrous waves in locations from Nazare in Portugal, Jaws and Pipeline in Hawaii and Mavericks in Northern California.
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January 20, 2023
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Taublieb
- Original Title
- Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Taublieb
Wesley Forsyth, David Clark
Susan Cooper, Stacy Transou
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Taublieb
Director
Susan Cooper
Producer
Stacy Transou
Producer
Wesley Forsyth
Director of Photography
David Clark
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear about?
The logical thing, the sane thing, is to stay on land. But they paddle out. Why do these big wave surfers risk their lives to ride these mountain-sized waves? The answer is overcoming fear. "Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear" is an in-depth look at the 2021-22 big wave season through the eyes of Nic Von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Matt Bromley, Torrey Meister and pioneering female surfer Bianca Valenti. They all push past their fear and find out what is on the other side as they tackle monstrous waves in locations from Nazare in Portugal, Jaws and Pipeline in Hawaii and Mavericks in Northern California.
Who directed Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear?
Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear was directed by Paul Taublieb.
Who stars in Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear?
The principal cast of Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear includes Josh Brolin, Nic Von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Matt Bromley, Torrey Meister.
When was Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear released and how long is it?
Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear?
Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
