Girls Can't Surf
Synopsis
It’s the 1980s and the world of professional surfing is a circus of fluorescent colors, peroxide hair and radical male egos. "Girls Can't Surf" follows the journey of a band of renegade surfers who took on the male-dominated professional surfing world to achieve equality and change the sport forever. Featuring surfing greats Jodie Cooper, Frieda Zamba, Pauline Menczer, Lisa Andersen, Pam Burridge, Wendy Botha, Layne Beachley and more, "Girls Can't Surf" is a wild ride of clashing personalities, sexism, adventure and heartbreak, with each woman fighting against the odds to make their dreams of competing a reality.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2022-03-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 19, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
July 5, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christopher Nelius
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Nelius, Julie-Anne De Ruvo
- Original Title
- Girls Can't Surf
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- FINCH, Pursekey Productions, Whipped Sea
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christopher Nelius
Christopher Nelius, Julie-Anne De Ruvo
Anna Howard
Julie-Anne De Ruvo
Christopher Nelius, Michaela Perske
Department Leadership Roster
Christopher Nelius
Director
Anna Howard
Director of Photography
Christopher Nelius
Writer
Christopher Nelius
Producer
Michaela Perske
Producer
Julie-Anne De Ruvo
Editor
Julie-Anne De Ruvo
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Girls Can't Surf about?
It’s the 1980s and the world of professional surfing is a circus of fluorescent colors, peroxide hair and radical male egos. "Girls Can't Surf" follows the journey of a band of renegade surfers who took on the male-dominated professional surfing world to achieve equality and change the sport forever. Featuring surfing greats Jodie Cooper, Frieda Zamba, Pauline Menczer, Lisa Andersen, Pam Burridge, Wendy Botha, Layne Beachley and more, "Girls Can't Surf" is a wild ride of clashing personalities, sexism, adventure and heartbreak, with each woman fighting against the odds to make their dreams of competing a reality.
Who directed Girls Can't Surf?
Girls Can't Surf was directed by Christopher Nelius.
Who stars in Girls Can't Surf?
The principal cast of Girls Can't Surf includes Pam Burridge, Lisa Anderson, Wendy Botha, Jodie Cooper, Rochelle Ballard.
When was Girls Can't Surf released and how long is it?
Girls Can't Surf was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Girls Can't Surf?
Girls Can't Surf holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).