Chasing Mavericks (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, Chasing Mavericks is a drama film directed by Curtis Hanson, running about 117 minutes. “Legends start somewhere.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.
Who’s in it. Chasing Mavericks stars Gerard Butler as Frosty Hesson, Jonny Weston as Jay Moriarity, Elisabeth Shue as Christy Moriarity and Abigail Spencer as Brenda Hesson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Chasing Mavericks has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $7.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel and 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 Chasing Mavericks page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chasing Mavericks tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chasing Mavericks (2012)?
- In US, Chasing Mavericks is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, and 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 Chasing Mavericks worth watching?
- Chasing Mavericks holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Chasing Mavericks?
- Chasing Mavericks stars Gerard Butler, Jonny Weston, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer and Leven Rambin.
- When was Chasing Mavericks released?
- Chasing Mavericks was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.