# Soul Surfer (2011)

> A teenage Hawaiian surfing champion rebuilds her life and athletic dreams after a shark attack costs her an arm.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/28769

## Facts

- Runtime: 112 min
- Genres: Family, Drama
- Director: Sean McNamara
- Cast: AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, Carrie Underwood, Kevin Sorbo, Ross Thomas, Chris Brochu, Lorraine Nicholson
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1596346/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: hopeful, uplifting, sincere, family movie night, inspirational viewing

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