Chasing Mavericks

Release date: 2012-10-25
Votes: 573
Genres: Drama
Surfer Jay Moriarity sets out to ride the Northern California break known as Mavericks.
Reviews

Andres Gomez
Not too bad but a bit too cheesy and stereotypical.
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