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Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton

620171h 58mRory Kennedy
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 74% · Metacritic 66

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This is the remarkable story of an American icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. Transcending the surf genre, this in-depth portrait of a hard-charging athlete explores the fear, courage and ambition that push a man to greatness—and the cost that comes with it.

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What is Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton (2017) about?

This is the remarkable story of an American icon who changed the sport of big wave surfing forever. Transcending the surf genre, this in-depth portrait of a hard-charging athlete explores the fear, courage and ambition that push a man to greatness—and the cost that comes with it.

Who stars in Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton?

Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton stars Laird Hamilton (Self), Gabrielle Reece (Self). The film was directed by Rory Kennedy.

How long is Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton?

Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2017. It is rated 6.

Is Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton worth watching?

Take Every Wave: The Life of Laird Hamilton holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 74. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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