Chasing Waves (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Series · ★ 4.8
Released in 2023, Chasing Waves is a documentary series.
What it’s about. An docu-series exploring the unique and wonderful surf culture in Japan, highlighting the dramatic push and pull between convention and innovation. By chronicling the lives of both the trendsetters and the traditionalists, the series paints a captivating holistic picture of the global surf industry – from Australian-Japanese surfer, Connor O’Leary to freestyle surfers, Olympic hopefuls and businesspeople trying to make their mark.
Who’s in it. Chasing Waves stars Connor O'Leary as Self, Mahina Maeda as Self, Hiroto Ohhara as Self and Sara Kohrogi as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Chasing Waves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Chasing Waves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Chasing Waves tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Chasing Waves (2023)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Chasing Waves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Chasing Waves worth watching?
- Chasing Waves holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Chasing Waves?
- Chasing Waves stars Connor O'Leary, Mahina Maeda, Hiroto Ohhara, Sara Kohrogi and Shino Matsuda.
- When was Chasing Waves released?
- Chasing Waves was released in 2023.