

Soul Surfer
2011-04-08 · 112 min · ★ 7.0
The true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.
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Production details
- Directors
- Sean McNamara
- Production companies
- Enticing Entertainment, Island Film Group, Brookwell-McNamara Entertainment, Life's a Beach Entertainment, Mandalay Vision, TriStar Pictures, FilmDistrict
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 18,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 47,088,990
Top Cast
AnnaSophia RobbBethany Hamilton
Helen HuntCheri Hamilton
Dennis QuaidTom Hamilton
Carrie UnderwoodSarah Hill
Kevin SorboHolt Blanchard
Ross ThomasNoah Hamilton
Chris BrochuTimmy Hamilton
Lorraine NicholsonAlana Blanchard
Jeremy SumpterByron
Sonya BalmoresMalina Birch
Craig T. NelsonDr. David Rovinsky
Cody GomesKeoki
Branscombe RichmondBen Aipa
Titus KinimakaTitus
John PhilbinFuel TV Reporter #2
Tiffany HofstetterRosemary
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