# Blue Crush (2002)

> A determined young surfer balances dangerous waves, female friendship, and an unexpected romance while chasing a professional breakthrough in Hawaii.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4468

## Facts

- Runtime: 104 min
- Genres: Adventure, Romance, Drama
- Director: John Stockwell
- Cast: Kate Bosworth, Matthew Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Sanoe Lake, Mika Boorem, Chris Taloa, Kala Alexander, Ruben Tejada
- TMDB rating: 6.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0300532/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: breezy, sincere, uplifting, summer viewing, beach vacation

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