Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton
Synopsis
This is the remarkable story of an American icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. Transcending the surf genre, this in-depth portrait of a hard-charging athlete explores the fear, courage and ambition that push a man to greatness—and the cost that comes with it.
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Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton - Official Trailer I HD I Sundance SelectsOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-08-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 29, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 25, 2018
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rory Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Youngelson, Mark Bailey
- Original Score
- Nathan Larson
- Original Title
- Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Moxie Firecracker Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rory Kennedy
Jack Youngelson, Mark Bailey
Nathan Larson
Alice Gu, Don King
Azin Samari
Department Leadership Roster
Rory Kennedy
Director
Jack Youngelson
Writer
Nathan Larson
Original Music Composer
Mark Bailey
Writer
Azin Samari
Editor
Alice Gu
Director of Photography
Don King
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton about?
This is the remarkable story of an American icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. Transcending the surf genre, this in-depth portrait of a hard-charging athlete explores the fear, courage and ambition that push a man to greatness—and the cost that comes with it.
Who directed Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton?
Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton was directed by Rory Kennedy.
Who stars in Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton?
The principal cast of Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton includes Laird Hamilton, Gabrielle Reece.
When was Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton released and how long is it?
Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton was composed by Nathan Larson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton?
Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).