Blue Crush (2002)

Blue Crush (2002) is a sun-soaked drama/romance centered on Anne Marie, a fiercely dedicated surfer who lives in a shared beach shack in Hawaii and counts the days until the Pipe Masters — the big competition that will prove her on the world stage. Living by her own rules with three roommates, including a rebellious younger sister, Anne Marie’s life revolves around pre-dawn training, the adrenaline of massive waves, and the tight-knit surf community she’s chosen as family. Everything changes when pro quarterback Matt Tollman arrives and Anne Marie finds herself pulled off balance by a new kind of risk: falling in love. Romance and ambition collide as she struggles to stay true to the sport that defines her while opening up to a relationship that challenges her independence and priorities. Viewers can expect thrilling, visually striking surf sequences, the raw physicality and tension of competition, and tender interpersonal moments. The film blends high-energy action on the water with emotional stakes on land — a coming-of-age feel about self-discovery, loyalty, and how far someone will go for both love and a dream.

Actors: Kate Bosworth, Michelle Rodriguez, Matthew Davis

Director: John Stockwell

Runtime: 104 min

Genres: Drama, Romance, Sport

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