Soul Surfer_
"When you come back from a loss, beat the odds, and never say never, you find a champion."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Box office
Soul Surfer earned $47.1M worldwide on a $18.0M budget — a 162% return on investment.
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Year context
Soul Surfer was released 15 years ago in 2011.
CAST (20)
AnnaSophia Robb
Bethany Hamilton
Helen Hunt
Cheri Hamilton
Dennis Quaid
Tom Hamilton
Carrie Underwood
Sarah Hill
Kevin Sorbo
Holt Blanchard
Ross Thomas
Noah Hamilton
Chris Brochu
Timmy Hamilton
Lorraine Nicholson
Alana Blanchard
Jeremy Sumpter
Byron
Sonya Balmores
Malina Birch
Craig T. Nelson
Dr. David Rovinsky
Cody Gomes
Keoki
Branscombe Richmond
Ben Aipa
Titus Kinimaka
Titus
John Philbin
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Tahini Bartolome
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Bridget Tully
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Tiffany Hofstetter
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Kelly Crean
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Dylan Slater
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CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$18.0M
Budget
$47.1M
Revenue
+162%
ROI
BLOCKBUSTER
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
AWARDS (1)
B
Satellite Award for Best Original Score
2011
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
112 min (1h 52m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
7.0/10 (1,222 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$18,000,000
Box Office
$47,088,990
Profit
+$29,088,990
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Soul Surfer about?
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.
How long is Soul Surfer?
Soul Surfer has a runtime of 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Who directed Soul Surfer?
Soul Surfer was directed by Sean McNamara.
Who stars in Soul Surfer?
The cast of Soul Surfer includes AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, Carrie Underwood, Kevin Sorbo.
How much did Soul Surfer make at the box office?
Soul Surfer earned $47,088,990 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $18,000,000.
What is the rating of Soul Surfer?
Soul Surfer has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 based on 1,222 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Family
Drama
KEYWORDS (27)
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