Soul Surfer (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2011, Soul Surfer is a drama and family film directed by Sean McNamara, running about 112 minutes. “When you come back from a loss, beat the odds, and never say never, you find a champion.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Soul Surfer stars AnnaSophia Robb as Bethany Hamilton, Helen Hunt as Cheri Hamilton, Dennis Quaid as Tom Hamilton and Carrie Underwood as Sarah Hill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Soul Surfer has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $47.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soul Surfer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soul Surfer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soul Surfer (2011)?
- In US, Soul Surfer is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Soul Surfer worth watching?
- Soul Surfer holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Soul Surfer?
- Soul Surfer stars AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, Carrie Underwood and Kevin Sorbo.
- When was Soul Surfer released?
- Soul Surfer was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.