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Storm Surfers

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Australian surfing legends Tom Carroll and Ross Clarke-Jones ride gigantic waves.

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Amy Nicholson Los Angeles Times Jul 17, 2013
3/5
We slowly learn to see the water through their eyes, recognizing the different perils between lazy deep sea giants and the more brutish, tight curls that spit the brave straight onto the rocks. Go to Full Review G. Allen Johnson San Francisco Chronicle Jul 11, 2013
2.5/4
The 3-D images of extreme surfing in "Storm Surfers 3D" feel groundbreaking. Or is that wave-breaking? Go to Full Review Liam Lacey Globe and Mail Jun 28, 2013
2.5/4
A bit thin on plot, but an unequivocal technical tour de force ... Go to Full Review Brian D. Johnson Maclean's Magazine Aug 6, 2019
As a documentary, Storm Surfers lacks the strong narrative and characters that distinguish... Go to Full Review Marc Mohan Oregonian Sep 18, 2013
B+
Shot after shot provides the most convincing simulation of spending shack time in the barrel that most landlubbers will ever want or need. Go to Full Review James Plath Movie Metropolis Aug 10, 2013
6/10
Non-surfers may wish for a few more internal human conflicts to go with all of the man versus nature big-wave riding. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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Sep 13, 2015 Without doubt incredibly fearless surfers who look like they have great fun doing what they love. Good luck to them :)) See more Jan 15, 2015 Excellent Aussie surfing film. This film goes to show that G-Land has some of the worlds largest waves See more Dec 29, 2014 These guys have big balls! See more Jul 16, 2014 solo para amantes del Surf. See more Sep 15, 2013 Not much of a story, but the 3D images of a few brave surfers riding massive waves are breath taking. Definitely worth a watch of you own a 3D video system. See more Aug 20, 2013 Great movie. 3D technology and cinematography is stunning. Would definetly recommend. Cant wait til it comes out on dvd See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Justin McMillan

Director

Christopher Nelius

Director

Toni Collette

Narrator

Ellenor Cox

Producer

Marcus Gillezeau

Executive Producer

Richard Tognetti

Original Music

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Movie Info

Synopsis Australian surfing legends Tom Carroll and Ross Clarke-Jones ride gigantic waves.
Director
Justin McMillan, Christopher Nelius
Producer
Ellenor Cox
Production Co
Firelight Productions Inc., Red Bull Media House
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Oct 24, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA)
$117.1K
Runtime
1h 35m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital
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