Fighting Fear (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2011, Fighting Fear is an action, drama and documentary film directed by Macario De Souza, running about 97 minutes. “One good friend can change your life” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Told through the eyes of two friends Big Wave Pro-surfer Mark Mathews and MMA fighter Richie 'Vas' Vaculik.
Who’s in it. Fighting Fear stars Joel Edgerton as Narrator, Mick Fanning as Himself, Mark Mathews as Himself and B.J. Penn as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Fighting Fear has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on The Surf Network Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fighting Fear page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fighting Fear tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fighting Fear (2011)?
- In US, Fighting Fear is available to stream on The Surf Network Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Fighting Fear worth watching?
- Fighting Fear holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fighting Fear?
- Fighting Fear stars Joel Edgerton, Mick Fanning, Mark Mathews, B.J. Penn and Kelly Slater.
- When was Fighting Fear released?
- Fighting Fear was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.