Top 8 Must-Watch Movies About Surfing

One of the wonderful things about the world of movies is that there are plenty to watch for each pasttime that allow the viewer to both live vicariously and grow a deeper connection with something they love. That's true for one of the most popular water sports, surfing. Missing the waves but can't go out on a board right now? Here are some great options to choose from that range from action movies to documentaries to animated classics: This early 2000s documentary was made by professional surfer and skater Stacy Peralta. It follows a couple of other famous surfers across different generations as it examines the thrill of chasing dangerous waves. It was acclaimed for bringing a different view to surfing as opposed to the more famous iterations the sport has seen across movies and television. Speaking of famous surfing movies, "Point Break" probably takes the cake. This 90s action movie follows Johnny Utah (Keanu Reeves) as he investigates a gang of bank robbers. Bodhi (Patrick Swayze) plays a surfer in the mo