Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2007, Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board is a comedy, drama, family and tv movie film directed by Eric Bross, running about 90 minutes. “He's Back! And Catching More Waves!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Johnny Kapahala, a teen snowboarding champion from Vermont, returns to Oahu, Hawaii, for the wedding of his hero -- his grandfather, local surf legend Johnny Tsunami -- and to catch a few famous Kauai waves. When Johnny arrives, he meets his new family including "Uncle Chris" (the 12-year-old son of his new step-grandmother) who resents the upcoming marriage. Chris's only interest is to join a mountain boarding crew led by a teenage bully. When Johnny's grandfather and his new wife open a surf shop that also caters to mountain boarders, they are soon embroiled in a turf war with a rival shop owner who wants to shut their business down.
Who’s in it. Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board stars Brandon Baker as Johnny Kapahaala, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Grandpa Johnny Tsunami, Jake T. Austin as Chris and Robyn Lively as Carla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board page.
If you liked it. Fans of Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (2007)?
- In US, Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board worth watching?
- Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board?
- Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board stars Brandon Baker, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, Jake T. Austin, Robyn Lively and Mary Page Keller.
- When was Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board released?
- Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.