
A Major Ocean Picture
A stylistically daring CGI feature, “Surf’s Up” is based on the groundbreaking revelation that surfing was actually invented by penguins. In the film, a documentary crew will take audiences behind the scenes and onto the waves during the most competitive, heartbreaking and dangerous display of surfing known to man, the Penguin World Surfing Championship.
MPAA: Rated PG
Principal Cast: Shia Lebeouf, Jon Heder, Jeff Bridges, and James Woods
Director: Ash Brannon and Chris Buck

When asked about what his inspiration was for surfing, Cody reminisces about the impact that Big Z had on his life.
Themes: Courage, Inspiration, Motivation, Potential, Ambition, Influence, Dreams, Passion, Encouragement
2:21
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When a surf scout reaches the Cody’s remote icy town to recruit competitors for a big wave contest, Cody won’t let them leave without him.
Themes: Persistence, Determination, Motivation, Ambition, Dreams, Passion, Failure, Rejection, Eagerness
2:41
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The cast of Surf’s Up is asked what it is to be a winner.
Themes: Competition, Passion, Eagerness, Discipleship, Joy, Winning, Dedication, Goals, Sportsmanship
0:54
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Tank shows the camera the love that he has for all his trophies, to which he has given female names.
Themes: Pride, Motivation, Success, Passion, Attraction, Priorities, Arrogance, Materialism, Vanity
1:29
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Chicken Joe gets captured by a group of penguins who he thinks is treating him like royalty, but in reality want to eat him.
Themes: Temptation, Sin, Foolishness, Trapped, Evil, Warning, Ignorance, Deception, Enemy
1:01
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Cody finally learns from Big Z why he faked his own death and quit surfing.
Themes: Temptation, Pride, Identity, Competition, Failure, Giving Up, Embarrassment, Disappointment, Defining Moments
1:26
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As Big Z trains Cody for the big contest, he won’t let Cody step foot in the water until he starts having fun.
Themes: Friendship, Teaching, Learning, Perspective, Laughter, Eagerness, Discipleship, Joy, Happiness
2:53
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