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13-year-old Bethany Hamilton is a champion surfer who was born to be in the water. But after a fun night out night-surfing and what should be a fun day in the water, she is attacked by a shark and loses her arm. Rushed to the hospital, she remains calm, and maintains her faith in God.
Apr 8, 2011 · Soul Surfer: Directed by Sean McNamara. With AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, Carrie Underwood. Bethany Hamilton, a professional surfer, loses her left arm in a shark attack.
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- Biography, Drama, Family
- Sean McNamara
- 2011-04-08
Apr 8, 2011 · 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.
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The story takes place in 2003, where Bethany Hamilton is living in Kauai, Hawaii with her parents Tom and Cheri, and brothers Noah and Timmy. The film starts out with a timeline showing how much surfing has been a part of Bethany’s childhood. Deciding to train for an upcoming surfing competition instead of accompanying her church youth group on a m...
AnnaSophia Robb as Bethany HamiltonHelen Hunt as Cheri HamiltonDennis Quaid as Tom HamiltonCarrie Underwood as Sarah HillShortly after Bethany's attack made headlines around the world, the father of Bethany's friends Chantilly and Tiffany, Roy "Dutch" Hofstetter, became the Hamiliton family's manager. In February 2004, Hofstetter declared in an interview the family's plans to bring The Bethany Hamilton Storyto the big screen. The BBC reported that Bethany's biopic wa...
In September 2010, TriStar pictures partnered with upstart company FilmDistrict to release Soul Surfer. FilmDistrict's original commitment was to show Soul Surfer in 300 theaters, but when executives viewed the final product, they committed to releasing the film in 2,000 theaters and investing $26 million in advertising for the movie. Religious lea...
"Best Film for Family Audiences" by Movie Guide Awards (won)"Best Sports Movie" by ESPY (nominated)"Choice Movie Drama" by 2011 Teen Choice Awards (nominated)"Choice Movie Drama Actress" (AnnaSophia Robb) by 2011 Teen Choice Awards (nominated)Apr 6, 2011 · "Soul Surfer" is based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton, a champion surfer who in her early teens was attacked by a shark and lost almost all of her left arm. One month later, she was back on a surfboard, has since won several championships and is at age 21 a professional surfer.
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. Videos: Trailers, Teasers, Featurettes. Cast. AnnaSophia Robb. Bethany Hamilton. Helen Hunt. Cheri Hamilton. Dennis Quaid. Tom Hamilton.
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May 2, 2022 · Is Soul Surfer a True Story? Yes, ‘Soul Surfer’ is based on a true story. It is adapted from Bethany Hamilton’s autobiography ‘Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board.’
