Where can I watch Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon (2003)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon worth watching?

Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.

When was Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon released?

Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.

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Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon (2003): cast, story & where to watch

2003 · Film · ★ 10

Released in 2003, Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon is a documentary film directed by Bill Heath, running about 26 minutes.

What it’s about. This film tells the story of an extremely interesting expedition by the two worldclass surfers Ross Clarke-Jones and Carlos Burle. On boats they penetrate deep into the delta of the Amazon to experience the exceptional natural spectacle of a several-metres-high tidal wave, which has been born hundreds of kilometres away in the ocean and which under certain climatic circumstances and under the full moon penetrates deep into the flow of the Amazon River. The surfers set off to meet this frightening wall of water and to surf on it for several kilometres. With its enormous force, this tidal wave also has devastating consequences for the landscape of the river.

Who’s in it. Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon stars Picuruta Salazar, Carlos Burle, Eraldo Gueiros and Ross Clarke-Jones.

How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon page.

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Where can I watch Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon (2003)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon worth watching?: Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon?: Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon stars Picuruta Salazar, Carlos Burle, Eraldo Gueiros and Ross Clarke-Jones.
When was Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon released?: Pororoca: Surfing the Amazon was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 26 minutes.