Surf's Up (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.4

Released in 2007, Surf's Up is a comedy, family and animation film directed by Noah Dunk, running about 85 minutes. “A Major Ocean Picture” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young surfer enters his first contest, hoping a win will earn him respect. But an encounter with a laid-back local forces him to rethink his values.
Who’s in it. Surf's Up stars Jeff Bridges as Big Z / Geek (voice), Shia LaBeouf as Cody Maverick (voice), Zooey Deschanel as Lani Aliikai (voice) and Rosie Cronin as Glenn Bell, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Surf's Up has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $149M 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 Surf's Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of Surf's Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Surf's Up (2007)?
- In US, Surf's Up 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 Surf's Up worth watching?
- Surf's Up holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, family and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Surf's Up?
- Surf's Up stars Jeff Bridges, Shia LaBeouf, Zooey Deschanel, Rosie Cronin and Jon Heder.
- When was Surf's Up released?
- Surf's Up was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.
