Chasing Mavericks

Chasing Mavericks
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Screenplay byKario Salem
Story by
  • Jim Meenaghan
  • Brandon Hooper
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBill Pope
Edited byJohn Gilbert
Music byChad Fischer
Production
companies
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • October 26, 2012 (2012-10-26)[1]
Running time
116 minutes[2]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$20 million[3]
Box office$7.9 million[4]

Chasing Mavericks is a 2012 American biographical drama film about the life of American surfer Jay Moriarity (portrayed by Jonny Weston). It was directed by Curtis Hanson and Michael Apted, and stars Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer, and Leven Rambin.

Filming took place in October 2011. While Hanson began production, Apted was brought in to finish the final 15 days of shooting and post due to Hanson's failing health. It was the final film directed by Hanson before his death in 2016, and the second-to-last film directed by Apted before his death in 2021.

Chasing Mavericks was released in the United States on October 26, 2012, received mixed reviews from critics, and grossed $7 million against its $20 million budget.

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  3. ^ Kaufman, Amy (2012-10-25). "'Silent Hill' sequel likely to lead lackluster weekend at box office". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 2013-03-01. Retrieved 2013-03-18.
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