

WHEN YOU COME BACK FROM A LOSS, BEAT THE ODDS, AND NEVER SAY NEVER, YOU FIND A CHAMPION.
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.
Ratings
3.5
Cast

AnnaSophia Robb
Bethany Hamilton

Helen Hunt
Cheri Hamilton

Dennis Quaid
Tom Hamilton

Carrie Underwood
Sarah Hill

Kevin Sorbo
Holt Blanchard

Ross Thomas
Noah Hamilton

Chris Brochu
Timmy Hamilton

Lorraine Nicholson
Alana Blanchard

Jeremy Sumpter
Byron

Sonya Balmores
Malina Birch

Craig T. Nelson
Dr. David Rovinsky

Cody Gomes
Keoki

Branscombe Richmond
Ben Aipa

Titus Kinimaka
Titus

John Philbin
Fuel TV Reporter #2
Tahini Bartolome
Girl at Foodland
Bridget Tully
Mother at Foodland

Tiffany Hofstetter
Rosemary

Kelly Crean
Front Yard News Reporter
Dylan Slater
Turtle Bay Open Announcer
Annie Gerstenberger
Thailand Village Elder

Sean McNamara
Rip Curl Executive
Yasmin Dar
Transworld Surf Reporter #1

Christie Brooke
National Surf Fan #1
Cayla Moore
Surfer Girl #1
Moon Otteman
Surfer Girl #2
David Tice
Contest Official

Wesley Mann
Calvin

Patrick Richwood
Todd
Kimberly-Rose Wolter
Nurse
Kaleo Relator
Boom
Irie Driscoll
Ukulele Girl #1

Faith Fay
Media Gnat

David Chokachi
Paramedic #1
David Stanfield
Nationals Announcer #1
Beau Hodge
Nationals Announcer #2
Dutch Hofstetter
Brandon
Michael Coots
Photoshoot Photograher
Kaipo Guerrero
HI Regionals Announcer #1
Rocky Canon
HI Regionals Announcer #2

Mark Kubr
ESPN Reporter

Kim Morgan Greene
Female Reporter

Shelley Trotter
Nurse #2

Arlene Newman
Cydney Blanchard
Bailey Nagy
Surfer Olivia Jenner
Leilani Gryde
Surfer Zoe Madsen
Kristen Steiner
Surfer Kaila Kahani
Lauren Beach
Autograph Seeker (uncredited)
Davo Coria
Photographer #2 (uncredited)
Christian Franklin
Keoki's Friend (uncredited)

Massi Furlan
(voice) (uncredited)
Sean Douglas Hoban
Photographer Assistant (uncredited)
Eric James
Keoki's Friend (uncredited)
Troy Manandic
Youth (uncredited)

Josh Margulies
Halloween Party Surfer (uncredited)
Stephen Meyers
Youth Group (uncredited)
Ingrid Seid
Surfer Fan (uncredited)
Christopher Simms
News Photographer (uncredited)

Joe Toro
Paramedic #2 (uncredited)

Roy Vongtama
Voice Artist (uncredited)

Joseph Wilson
Kauai Local (uncredited)
Crew
Director
Stunts
Terry AhueMegan AbuboMichael H. BarnettAlana BlanchardBonnie CampanellaCraig H. DavidsonKalani DavidCrystal DzigasJenna Bleu FortiKai GarciaLance GilbertDustin GeigerLeilani GrydeHana HarrisonBethany HamiltonDouglas S. HolgateNoah JohnsonMark KubrBrock LittleBrad MartinMalia ManuelAllen MozoJason PattersonKatie Wright PereRush RandleKristen SteinerJeffrey G. Barnett
Stunt Coordinator
Second Unit Director
Casting Director
Music Supervisor
Original Music Composer
Editor
Production Design
Director of Photography
Executive Producer
Unit Production Manager
First Assistant Director
Second Assistant Director
Visual Effects Supervisor
Additional Editing
Associate Producer
Art Direction
Set Decoration
Makeup Department Head
Key Makeup Artist
Hair Department Head
Hairstylist
Details
Release Date
2011-04-08
Runtime
112 min
Original Language
English
Languages
English
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
Genres
Family
Drama