Chasing Mavericks

Chasing Mavericks

Legends start somewhere.

Directed by Michael Apted, Curtis Hanson

Produced by Fox 2000 Pictures, Walden Media

2012116 min7.0 / 10

An inspirational true-story sports drama about a young surfer's pursuit of an impossible dream, anchored by a mentor-protégé bond and the beauty of the ocean.

Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Chasing Mavericks end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Chasing Mavericks scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Chasing Mavericks violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.

  • Is Chasing Mavericks easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is Chasing Mavericks sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity37

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise43

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Chasing Mavericks

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Chasing Mavericks

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Chasing Mavericks, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Chasing Mavericks, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Chasing Mavericks, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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