Soul Surfer

Soul Surfer

When you come back from a loss, beat the odds, and never say never, you find a champion.

Directed by Sean McNamara

Produced by Enticing Entertainment, Island Film Group

2011112 min7.0 / 10

An inspirational true-story drama about resilience and faith, following a young surfer's determined comeback after a life-altering shark attack.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Soul Surfer end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of films.

  • Is Soul Surfer easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Is Soul Surfer scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is Soul Surfer sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is Soul Surfer violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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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67/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity81

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise52

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Soul Surfer, and what each one shares →

Like Soul Surfer

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Soul Surfer

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Soul Surfer, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Soul Surfer, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Soul Surfer, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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