Groundswell
“Find your heart on Hawaiian shores.”
Synopsis
On the heels of a professional and personal setback, Atlanta chef Emma travels to Hawaii, where she meets Ben, a reclusive surf instructor.
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Groundswell - Bringing characters to life - Hallmark Movies & MysteriesOfficial
Type: Behind the Scenes • Published 2022-08-19
Top Cast
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Lacey Chabert
Emma
Ektor Rivera
Ben
Tracy Yamamoto
Aunt June
Omar Bustamante
Frankie
Darren Darnborough
Garrett
Walter S. Gaines
Sheridan
Katie Lee Biegel
Katie Lee
Anuhea
Celebrity Hawaiian Host
Lee Anne Wong
Lee Anne Wong
Napoleon Tavale
Sebastian
Christina Souza
Laura
Bernard Aderhold-Lindsey
Chef 1
Chris Costanz
Line Cook Luke
Lundon Knighten
Line Cook Tracy
Mike Cabrera
Ricardo
Darny Chau
Surf Shop Cantina Patron (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Friedlander
- Screenplay & Story
- John-Eliot Jordan, Carlie Mantilla-Jordan, Katie Lee Biegel
- Original Score
- James Gelfand
- Original Title
- Groundswell
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Island Film Group, Hallmark Media, Synthetic Cinema International, Magic Valley Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Friedlander
John-Eliot Jordan, Carlie Mantilla-Jordan, Katie Lee Biegel
James Gelfand
Newton TerMeer
Bryan Capri
Cameron Johann, Ric Galindez, Roy Tijoe, Katie Lee Biegel
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Friedlander
Director
Ric Galindez
Producer
Roy Tijoe
Producer
Bryan Capri
Editor
John Zachary
Production Design
Meredith Nixon
Costume Design
James Gelfand
Original Music Composer
Newton TerMeer
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Groundswell
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Groundswell about?
On the heels of a professional and personal setback, Atlanta chef Emma travels to Hawaii, where she meets Ben, a reclusive surf instructor.
Who directed Groundswell?
Groundswell was directed by Lee Friedlander.
Who stars in Groundswell?
The principal cast of Groundswell includes Lacey Chabert, Ektor Rivera, Tracy Yamamoto, Omar Bustamante, Darren Darnborough.
When was Groundswell released and how long is it?
Groundswell was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Groundswell?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Groundswell was composed by James Gelfand.
Is Groundswell based on a book or true story?
Groundswell is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Katie Lee Biegel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Groundswell?
Groundswell holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).