A collection of surf doc's
by lucdeleau | created - 05 Oct 2011 | updated - 16 Oct 2014 | PublicThere doesn't seem to be a good overview of surf documentaries. This one is work in progress. At least it's a start. Enjoy the unkwown's. The order is by Imdb default.
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1. The Endless Summer (1966)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Sport
The crown jewel to ten years of Bruce Brown surfing documentaries. Brown follows two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave, and ends up finding quite a few in addition to some colorful local characters.
Director: Bruce Brown | Stars: Robert August, Michael Hynson, Lord James Blears, Bruce Brown
Votes: 6,216
2. The Endless Summer 2 (1994)
TV-14 | 109 min | Documentary, Adventure, Sport
Two famous surfers, Patrick O' Connell and Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, set out for an international worldwide surfing safari adventure with documentary filmmaker Bruce Brown.
Director: Bruce Brown | Stars: Patrick O'Connell, Robert 'Wingnut' Weaver, Robert August, T.J. Barron
Votes: 2,228 | Gross: $2.16M
3. Riding Giants (2004)
PG-13 | 105 min | Documentary, Biography, History
Documentary detailing the origins and history of surf culture.
Director: Stacy Peralta | Stars: Laird Hamilton, Darrick Doerner, Dave Kalama, Jeff Clark
Votes: 4,669 | Gross: $2.28M
4. Waveriders (2008)
80 min | Documentary, Adventure, Biography
The untold story of big-wave surfing in Ireland.
Director: Joel Conroy | Stars: Cillian Murphy, Kelly Slater, Richie Fitzgerald, Gabe Davies
Votes: 168
5. Storm Riders (1982)
Documentary
This is the iconic 80's surfing film. STORM RIDERS are ready for anything as they travel to five continents to discover the exotic jungles of Sumatra, Java, romantic Bali, Africa, Hawaii ... See full synopsis »
Directors: Dick Hoole, David Lourie, Jack McCoy | Stars: Mark Richards, Wayne Bartholomew, Joe Engel, Tom Carroll
Votes: 23
6. Highwater (2009)
PG-13 | 90 min | Documentary, Adventure
The waves are monsters. But every winter, when breakers the size of office buildings topple onto the North Shore of Oahu, the world's top-ranked extreme surfers risk injury and worse to win surfing's fabled Triple Crown.
Director: Dana Brown | Stars: Monique Marrier, Robbie Page, David Sanderson, Kelly Slater
Votes: 96
7. Bra Boys (2007)
R | 90 min | Documentary, Sport
A film about the cultural evolution of the Sydney beach side suburb of Maroubra and the social struggle faced by its youth - the notorious surf gang known as the Bra Boys.
Directors: Sunny Abberton, Macario De Souza | Stars: Russell Crowe, Kelly Slater, Cheyne Horan, Jack Kingsley
Votes: 1,357 | Gross: $0.05M
8. Crystal Voyager (1973)
78 min | Documentary, Sport
A loose biography of surfer and documentarist George Greenough, one of the most famous and unique members of the surfing subculture.
Director: David Elfick | Stars: George Greenough, Ritchie West, Nat Young
Votes: 186
9. Dogtown and Z-Boys (2001)
PG-13 | 91 min | Documentary, Sport
Documentary about the pioneering 1970s Zephyr skating team.
Director: Stacy Peralta | Stars: Sean Penn, Jay Adams, Tony Alva, Jeff Ament
Votes: 13,358 | Gross: $1.29M
10. Jack Johnson: The September Sessions (2002 Video)
Music, Documentary
Director: Jack Johnson | Stars: Shane Dorian, Luke Egan, Brad Gerlach, Jack Johnson
Votes: 199
11. Thicker Than Water (2000 Video)
45 min | Documentary
Thicker Than Water is a 2000 documentary surf film directed by singer/songwriter Jack Johnson and his film school friend Chris Malloy. It shows surfing footage from different locations like... See full summary »
Directors: Jack Johnson, Chris Malloy, Emmett Malloy | Stars: Raimana Boucher, Saxon Boucher, Timmy Curran, Shane Dorian
Votes: 356
12. A Fistful of Barrels (2006 Video)
48 min | Sport
A FISTFUL OF BARRELS is the first surf film of its kind...it wont be the last! Seven Films Presents A FISTFUL OF BARRELS SOMEWHERE IN MEXICO...The ASP held the Rip Curl Search WCT SOMEWHERE... See full summary »
Stars: Andy Irons, Cory Lopez, Kelly Slater
Votes: 8
13. Morning of the Earth (1972)
79 min | Documentary, Action, Reality-TV
The film portrays surfers living in spiritual harmony with nature, making their own boards (and homes) as they traveled in search of the perfect wave across Australia's north-east coast, Bali and Hawaii.
Director: Albert Falzon | Stars: Chris Brock, Stephen Cooney, Terry Fitzgerald, Barry Kanaiaupuni
Votes: 183
14. The Ultimate Wave Tahiti (2010)
Not Rated | 45 min | Documentary
THE ULTIMATE WAVE TAHITI plunges you into the stunning beauty of an island paradise on a quest to find the perfect wave-riding experience.
Director: Stephen Low | Stars: Michael Hanrahan, Kalani Miller, Kelly Slater, Raimana Van Bastolear
Votes: 302
15. Step Into Liquid (2003)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Sport
Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.
Director: Dana Brown | Stars: Laird Hamilton, Layne Beachley, Dan Malloy, Robert August
Votes: 2,782 | Gross: $3.67M
16. Pipeline Sessions (2002 TV Special)
47 min | Reality-TV
The show follows five of the world's top surfers - Kelly Slater, Tom Curren, Rob Machado, Donovan Frankenreiter and Kelani Robb as they live together for a week on the North Shore of Oahu.
Director: A.J. Dickerson | Star: Kelly Slater
17. Going Vertical: The Shortboard Revolution (2010)
87 min | Documentary, Sport
An epic search for surfing's great truth - who started the Shortboard Revolution?
Director: David Bradbury | Stars: Simon Baker, Bob McTavish, Dick Brewer, Michael Hynson
Votes: 17
18. 80 Waves (2010)
Not Rated | 60 min | Documentary
Filmed in glorious HD over 5 years and in 10 locations, 80 Waves is a collection of huge waves and big name riders from across the globe. Amongst the culture, wildlife and beautiful scenery... See full summary »
Director: Steve Fagan | Stars: Ken Bradshaw, Adam D'Esposito, Jamie O'Brien, Kelly Slater
Votes: 31
19. Surf Crazy (1959)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary
In "Surf Crazy," Bruce Brown takes a group of surfers exploring deep into unsurfed Mexico, shows some vintage California surfing and then goes on to the mammoth waves of Hawaii. Features one of the biggest waves ever ridden at Waimea Bay.
Director: Bruce Brown | Stars: Bruce Brown, Pat Curren, Paul Gebauer, Donald Takayama
Votes: 47
20. Bustin' Down the Door (2008)
Not Rated | 95 min | Documentary, Sport
This documentary tells the story of a group of Australian and South African surfers who revolutionized their sport in Hawaii during the winter of 1975.
Director: Jeremy Gosch | Stars: Reno Abellira, Clyde Aikau, Eddie Aikau, Ben Aipa
Votes: 324
21. The Present (I) (2009)
Not Rated | 75 min | Documentary
A wide and varied journey into the here and now of surfing, on this strange and beautiful watery planet.
Director: Thomas Campbell | Stars: Ry Craike, Chris Del Moro, Chelsea Georgenson Hedges, Danny Hess
Votes: 28
22. One Track Mind (2008)
Not Rated | 39 min | Documentary, Short
A film about the best surfers in the world.
23. A Brokedown Melody (2004)
Not Rated | 56 min | Documentary, Sport
A Brokedown Melody explores the times, travels and experiences of a tribe of surfers who search for the spark of life and look to pass it on to the younger generation. The film follows ... See full summary »
Director: Chris Malloy | Stars: Mark Cunningham, Tom Curren, CJ Hobgood, Jack Johnson
Votes: 238
24. 180° South (2010)
PG | 85 min | Documentary, Drama, Sport
The film follows adventurer Jeff Johnson as he retraces the epic 1968 journey of his heroes Yvon Chouinard and Doug Tompkins to Patagonia.
Director: Chris Malloy | Stars: Yvon Chouinard, Doug Tompkins, Keith Malloy, Alicia Salome Acuna Ika
Votes: 3,174 | Gross: $0.03M
25. Biggest Wednesday: Condition Black (2000 Video)
Documentary, Sport
Director: Tim Bonython | Stars: Ken Bradshaw, Shawn Briley, Ross Clarke-Jones, Laird Hamilton
Votes: 43
26. Extreme (1999)
Not Rated | 40 min | Short, Documentary
Extreme combines incredible extreme sport action with narration by the athletes and an eclectic, contemporary soundtrack. Extreme features 6 nature based sports; Big Wave Surfing, Ice ... See full summary »
Director: Jon Long | Stars: Lynn Hill, Nancy Feagin, Ken Bradshaw, Ross Clarke-Jones
Votes: 213 | Gross: $12.48M
27. The Forgotten Coast (2007 Video)
PG-13 | 75 min | Documentary, Sport
In the world of surfing, there exists a group of elite surfers whose sole mission in life is to surf the unknown. From California to Australia, surfers have marked up the map with legendary... See full summary »
Director: Justin Le Pera | Stars: Travis Potter, Micah Byrne, Daniel Thomson, Brian Conley
Votes: 43
28. Water Man (2008)
Not Rated | 49 min | Documentary
'Water Man' takes you on an intimate boat trip with some of the most influential surfers of our time as they bodysurf, paddle surf, hydrofoil, stand up surf and tow surf in the Indian Ocean.
Directors: Jeff Hornbaker, Don King, Sonny Miller | Stars: Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama, Rob Machado, Dan Malloy
Votes: 21
29. Peel: The Peru Project (2006 Video)
Not Rated | 74 min | Documentary
Wes Brown and TJ Barrack take their film crew to the rugged deserts and jungles in Peru with somew of the Worlds best surfers.
Directors: T.J. Barrack, Wes Brown | Stars: Randy Bonds, Jesse Colombo, Magoo De La Rosa, Mark Healey
Votes: 23
30. Billabong Odyssey (2003)
PG | 88 min | Documentary, Action, Adventure
Action sports documentary that follows the industry's best big wave surfers as they travel the world searching for the largest waves that nature has to offer. The journey spanned 18 months, 6 continents and produced up to 70 foot waves.
Director: Philip Boston | Stars: Ken Bradshaw, Ken Collins, Brian L. Keaulana, Brad Gerlach
Votes: 496 | Gross: $0.05M
31. Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards (2010 TV Movie)
Sport
Director: Paul Taublieb | Stars: Grant Baker, Mikey Brennan, Easkey Britton, Shane Dorian
32. Single Fin Yellow (2005 Video)
110 min | Sport
South bay shaper and surfer, Tyler Hatzikian, shapes a single fin, yellow longboard and sends it on an around the world tour to some of the best surfers on earth, who surf it, then pass it on, until it makes its way back to Tyler.
Director: Jason Baffa | Star: Daize Shayne
Votes: 52
33. Stoked & Broke (2010)
Not Rated | 55 min | Documentary, Adventure, Sport
A film about taking a surf trip in your home town.
Director: Cyrus Sutton | Stars: Richard Kenvin, David Perez Babich, Ryan Saviano, Cyrus Sutton
Votes: 32
34. One California Day (2007)
Not Rated | 96 min | Documentary, Biography, Drama
A visual journey through 6 distinct coastal regions, capturing the California surfing experience through the surfers who live it. Shot in super 16mm film, the movie examines the variety of subtle differences that make California so unique.
Directors: Jason Baffa, Mark Jeremias | Stars: Mitch Abshere, Lance Carson, Joe Curren, Tom Curren
Votes: 57
35. The Hunt (2010 Video)
19 min | Documentary, Short, Action
A documentary about our contradictory relationships with animals, as told through the psyche of hunters, farmers, and pet owners.
36. Fiberglass and Megapixels (2010)
48 min | Documentary
Fiberglass and Megapixels sheds light on Hawaii's North Shore winter surfing scene and finds the true beauty within the over crowded image gathering free for all. The surfing industry ... See full summary »
Directors: Craig Hoffmann, Derek Hoffmann | Stars: Scott Aichner, Brent Bielmann, Brian Bielmann, Jamie R. Brisick
Votes: 26
37. Castles in the Sky (2010)
Not Rated | 53 min | Documentary, Sport
Filmed in five countries over three years, the documentary delves into the heart of the locations while the surfers travel through them with a sense of open-minded awe. With never-before ... See full summary »
Director: Taylor Steele | Stars: Craig Anderson, Timmy Curran, Rob Machado, Pete Mendia
Votes: 140
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