Chasing Mavericks
- Director: Curtis Hanson
- Cast: Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer, Leven Rambin, Taylor Handley, Scott Eastwood, Channon Roe, Cooper Timberline, Jenica Bergere, Jonny Weston, Harley Graham, Steven Wiig, Andy Arness
- Language: English
- Theatrical Release Date: October 26, 2012
- On The Web homepagehomepage
Tagline: Legends Start Somewhere
Synopsis: Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.
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