Surf's Up (2007)
A young penguin surfer from Antarctica learns about true sportsmanship and friendship in a feel-good, animated comedy.
With a documentary crew in tow, Cody Maverick—a young surfer from Antarctica—travels to the pacific for his first professional competition. Determined to earn respect and live up to his idol, Big Z, Cody pushes himself to the limit. But all that changes when an encounter with a laid-back local forces him to rethink his values.
How intense is Surf's Up?
Surf's Up has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a family watch and a comfort watch. The humor runs wholesome. Rated PG.
What Surf's Up feels like
- Tone
- whimsicalfeel goodheartwarminguplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- wholesome
- Best for
- Family nightComfort watch
Where to stream Surf's Up
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Surf's Up for you?
Is Surf's Up scary?
No. Surf's Up is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Surf's Up gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Surf's Up sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Surf's Up OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Surf's Up?
Surf's Up runs 1h 25m.
Where can I stream Surf's Up?
Surf's Up is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Surf's Up have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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