# Riding Giants (2004)

> A spirited history of surfing that turns towering waves, rebellious culture, and mortal risk into an exhilarating meditation on freedom and the limits of human mastery.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/247

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Stacy Peralta
- Cast: Jeff Clark, Darrick Doerner, Laird Hamilton, Dave Kalama, David H. Kalama Jr., Brian Keaulana, Buzzy Kerbox, Titus Kinimaka
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0389326/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: rollicking, passionate, exhilarating, adventure movie night, surfing watchlist

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