MPAA Rating: PG, for mild language and some rude humor
Genre: Animated Comedy/Family
Age range: Ages 5 and up
Runtime: Approx. 86 minutes
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Shia LaBeouf, Zooey Deschanel, James Woods, Jane Krakowski, Jon Heder, Mario Cantone, Brian Benben, Michael McKean
Studio: Columbia Pictures
Director: Ash Brannon, Chris Buck
Screenwriter: Lisa Addario, Joe Syracuse
Release Date: June 8, 2007
Surf's Up Movie Trailer
Surf's Up - Synopsis
Surf’s Up is an animated comedy that delves behind the scenes of the highoctane world of competitive surfing. The film profiles teenage Rockhopper penguin Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf), an up-and-coming surfer, as he enters his first pro competition. Followed by a camera crew to document his experiences, Cody leaves his family and home in Shiverpool, Antarctica to travel to Pen Gu Island for the Big Z Memorial Surf Off.Along the way, Cody meets surf nut Chicken Joe (Jon Heder), famous surf promoter Reggie Belafonte (James Woods), surf talent scout Mikey Abromowitz (Mario Cantone), and spirited lifeguard Lani Aliikai (Zooey Deschanel), all of whom recognize Cody’s passion for surfing, even if it sometimes goes too far. Cody believes that winning will bring him the admiration and respect he desires, but when he unexpectedly comes face-to-face with a washed-up old surfer named Geek (Jeff Bridges), Cody begins to find his own way, and discovers that a true winner isn’t always the one who comes in first.
Surf's Up - Fun Facts
Surf's Up is the third penguin movie to be released recently, following behind March of the Penguins and Happy Feet. If your kids love penguins, there are plenty of penguin activities, facts, and photos at Kidzone.com which could turn kids' excitement over the movie into a great learning experience.
