Surf's Up
2007, English. Directed by Chris Buck & Ash Brannon.
A major ocean picture.
With a documentary crew in tow, Cody Maverick—a young surfer from Antarctica—travels to the pacific for his first professional competition. Determined to earn respect and live up to his idol, Big Z, Cody pushes himself to the limit. But all that changes when an encounter with a laid-back local forces him to rethink his values.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 2,864 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Surf's Up
Surf's Up is streaming on Sony Liv and Sony Pictures in India.
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Cast & crew
- Chris BuckDirector
- Ash BrannonDirector
- Shia LaBeoufCody Maverick (voice)
- Jeff BridgesBig Z / Geek (voice)
- Zooey DeschanelLani Aliikai (voice)
- Jon HederChicken Joe (voice)
- James WoodsReggie Belafonte (voice)
- Diedrich BaderTank Evans (voice)
- Mario CantoneMikey Abromowitz (voice)
- Kelly SlaterKelly (voice)
- Rob MachadoRob (voice)
- Selema MasekelaSPEN Announcer (voice)
- Ash BrannonFilmmaker (voice)
- Chris BuckFilmmaker (voice)
Details
- Released
- 8 June 2007
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ash Brannon, Don Rhymer, Chris Buck
- Budget
- $85M
- Box office
- $149M
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Surf's Up: quick answers
What comes after Surf's Up?
Next in the series: Surf's Up 2: WaveMania (2017).
Is Surf's Up worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 2,864 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Surf's Up?
Surf's Up runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Surf's Up have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Surf's Up. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Surf's Up parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Surf's Up is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Surf's Up on?
Surf's Up is streaming on Sony Liv and Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Surf's Up?
If you liked Surf's Up, try Happy Feet Two, Happy Feet, Hitpig!.
Who directed Surf's Up?
Surf's Up (2007) was directed by Chris Buck and Ash Brannon and stars Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel.