# Surf's Up (2007)

> A determined young penguin enters a high-stakes surf competition and discovers that becoming a champion means redefining what winning is for.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4598

## Facts

- Runtime: 85 min
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Family
- Director: Ash Brannon, Chris Buck
- Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, James Woods, Diedrich Bader, Mario Cantone, Kelly Slater
- TMDB rating: 6.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0423294/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, laid-back, warm, family movie night, lazy weekend

## Synopsis

A penguin's quest for glory leads him to discover the true meaning of surfing and friendship.

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