Blue Crush
“If you want to feel the rush, you have to take the risk.”
Synopsis
Nothing gets between Anne Marie and her board. Living in a beach shack with three roommates, she is up before dawn every morning to conquer the waves and count the days until the Pipe Masters competition. Having transplanted herself to Hawaii with no one's blessing but her own, Anne Marie finds all she needs in the adrenaline-charged surf scene - until pro quarterback Matt Tollman comes along...
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2002: Blue Crush Trailer HQ
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-29
Top Cast
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Kate Bosworth
Anne Marie Chadwick
Matthew Davis
Matt Tollman
Michelle Rodriguez
Eden
Sanoe Lake
Lena
Mika Boorem
Penny Chadwick
Chris Taloa
Drew
Kala Alexander
Kala
Ruben Tejada
JJ
Kaupena Miranda
Kaupena
Asa Aquino
Asa
Faizon Love
Leslie
Fiji
Fiji
Shaun Robinson
Omar
Paul Hatter
Paul
Tamayo Perry
Tamayo
Kym Stys
Maid (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 16, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$25M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$51.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.07x
+$26.8M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Stockwell
- Screenplay & Story
- Lizzy Weiss, John Stockwell
- Original Score
- Paul Haslinger
- Original Title
- Blue Crush
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America, Brazil
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Budget
- $25M
- Worldwide Gross
- $51.8M
- Production Studios
- Shutt/Jones Productions, Universal Pictures, Imagine Entertainment, Mikona Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Stockwell
Lizzy Weiss, John Stockwell
Paul Haslinger
David Hennings
Emma E. Hickox
Louis G. Friedman, Brian Grazer, Karen Kehela Sherwood, Buffy Shutt
Department Leadership Roster
John Stockwell
Director
Lizzy Weiss
Screenplay
John Stockwell
Screenplay
Brian Grazer
Producer
Karen Kehela Sherwood
Producer
Paul Haslinger
Original Music Composer
David Hennings
Director of Photography
Emma E. Hickox
Editor
Susan Matheson
Costume Design
Tom Meyer
Production Design
Constance Bracewell
Visual Effects Supervisor
Thad Beier
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jon Farhat
Visual Effects Supervisor
Gregory J. Barnett
Stunt Coordinator
Brian Keaulana
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blue Crush
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blue Crush about?
Nothing gets between Anne Marie and her board. Living in a beach shack with three roommates, she is up before dawn every morning to conquer the waves and count the days until the Pipe Masters competition. Having transplanted herself to Hawaii with no one's blessing but her own, Anne Marie finds all she needs in the adrenaline-charged surf scene - until pro quarterback Matt Tollman comes along...
Who directed Blue Crush?
Blue Crush was directed by John Stockwell.
Who stars in Blue Crush?
The principal cast of Blue Crush includes Kate Bosworth, Matthew Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Sanoe Lake, Mika Boorem.
When was Blue Crush released and how long is it?
Blue Crush was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
What was the box office and production budget of Blue Crush?
Blue Crush had a reported production budget of $25M and grossed $51.8M at the worldwide box office (2.07 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Blue Crush?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blue Crush was composed by Paul Haslinger.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blue Crush?
Blue Crush holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).