CHASING MAVERICKS Gerard Butler and Jonny Weston star in CHASING MAVERICKS, the inspirational true story of surfing phenom Jay Moriarity (Weston) and his unique friendship with mentor and father ...

Chasing Mavericks (out Friday) is based on the true story of Jay Moriarity, a fearless young surfer who gained worldwide attention surfing a big-wave mecca near Santa Cruz known as Mavericks.

The name recognition of the surf spot perhaps peaked with the 2012 movie “Chasing Mavericks.” Surfers at Mavericks in El Granada, Calif., Dec. 27, 2023. Courtesy Of Euan Rannachan ...

It took two respected directors and a brush with death for one of its stars, but Chasing Mavericks made it to theaters in late October 2012. It received a wide release and was promptly ignored by ...