Soul Surfer
“When you come back from a loss, beat the odds, and never say never, you find a champion.”
Synopsis
The 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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Soul Surfer Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-01-28
Top Cast
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AnnaSophia Robb
Bethany Hamilton
Helen Hunt
Cheri Hamilton
Dennis Quaid
Tom Hamilton
Carrie Underwood
Sarah Hill
Kevin Sorbo
Holt Blanchard
Ross Thomas
Noah Hamilton
Chris Brochu
Timmy Hamilton
Lorraine Nicholson
Alana Blanchard
Jeremy Sumpter
Byron
Sonya Balmores
Malina Birch
Craig T. Nelson
Dr. David Rovinsky
Cody Gomes
Keoki
Branscombe Richmond
Ben Aipa
Titus Kinimaka
Titus
John Philbin
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Tahini Bartolome
Girl at Foodland
Bridget Tully
Mother at Foodland
Tiffany Hofstetter
Rosemary
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 8, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 15, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$47.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.62x
+$29.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sean McNamara
- Screenplay & Story
- Sean McNamara, Deborah Schwartz, Douglas Schwartz, Michael Berk
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- Soul Surfer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $47.1M
- Production Studios
- Enticing Entertainment, Island Film Group, Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment, Life's a Beach Entertainment, Mandalay Vision, TriStar Pictures, FilmDistrict
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sean McNamara
Sean McNamara, Deborah Schwartz, Douglas Schwartz, Michael Berk, Matt Allen, Caleb Wilson, Brad Gann, Bethany Hamilton, Sheryl Berk, Rick Bundschuh
Marco Beltrami
John R. Leonetti
Jeff Canavan
David Brookwell, David Tice, Dominic Ianno, David Zelon, Douglas Schwartz
Department Leadership Roster
Sean McNamara
Director
Sean McNamara
Screenplay
Deborah Schwartz
Screenplay
Brian Keaulana
Stunt Coordinator
Gregory J. Barnett
Stunt Coordinator
David Brookwell
Producer
Douglas Schwartz
Screenplay
Michael Berk
Screenplay
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Jeff Canavan
Editor
Rusty Smith
Production Design
John R. Leonetti
Director of Photography
David Zelon
Producer
Douglas Schwartz
Producer
Dutch Hofstetter
Producer
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 — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Soul Surfer.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Soul Surfer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Soul Surfer about?
The 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.
Who directed Soul Surfer?
Soul Surfer was directed by Sean McNamara.
Who stars in Soul Surfer?
The principal cast of Soul Surfer includes AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, Carrie Underwood, Kevin Sorbo.
When was Soul Surfer released and how long is it?
Soul Surfer was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Soul Surfer?
Soul Surfer had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $47.1M at the worldwide box office (2.62 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Soul Surfer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Soul Surfer was composed by Marco Beltrami.
Is Soul Surfer based on a book or true story?
Soul Surfer is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Bethany Hamilton", Book: "Sheryl Berk", Book: "Rick Bundschuh".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Soul Surfer?
Soul Surfer holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).