Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- breezy
- sincere
- uplifting
- summer viewing
- beach vacation
What critics said
Critics generally found the film more substantial than its glossy surfing premise suggested, especially when its athletic drama and relationships took center stage.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Anne Marie trains relentlessly for the Pipe Masters while trying to overcome her previous failure.
Eden and Lena share Anne Marie's surf life and help sustain her through work, training, and personal uncertainty.
Surfing sequences foreground powerful waves, athletic movement, and the risks of Pipeline competition.
Anne Marie works as a hotel maid while Matt is a vacationing professional football quarterback.
Films like Blue Crush, and why
The Karate Kid
female-led coming-of-age sports drama centered on discipline, mentorship, and overcoming a past setback
Love & Basketball
romantic sports drama blending athletic ambition with an emotionally supportive relationship
A League of Their Own
uplifting youth sports story with friendship, competition, and personal redemption
Chasing Mavericks
sunny beach setting, youthful romance, and accessible teen-oriented sports entertainment
Movie Details
- Director
- John Stockwell
- Release Date
- 2002-08-16
- Runtime
- 104 min
- Rating
- 6.0 / 10 (585)
Cast
- Kate Bosworth
- Matthew Davis
- Michelle Rodriguez
- Sanoe Lake
- Mika Boorem
- Chris Taloa
- Kala Alexander
- Ruben Tejada
- Kaupena Miranda
- Asa Aquino
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Blue Crush about?
- A determined young surfer balances dangerous waves, female friendship, and an unexpected romance while chasing a professional breakthrough in Hawaii.
- What is Blue Crush like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Blue Crush as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Blue Crush violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Blue Crush as mild.
- What did critics think of Blue Crush?
- Critics generally found the film more substantial than its glossy surfing premise suggested, especially when its athletic drama and relationships took center stage.
- Which films are like Blue Crush?
- Films with a similar feel include The Karate Kid, Love & Basketball, A League of Their Own, and Chasing Mavericks.
- How long is Blue Crush?
- Blue Crush runs 104 minutes.
- Where can I watch Blue Crush?
- In United States, Blue Crush streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
