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Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board

  • TV Movie
  • 2007
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
2.5K
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Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board (2007)
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Johnny Kapahala, a teen snowboarding champion from Vermont, returns to Oahu, Hawaii for the wedding of his hero--his grandfather, local surf legend Johnny Tsunami--and to catch a few famous ... Read allJohnny Kapahala, a teen snowboarding champion from Vermont, returns to Oahu, Hawaii for the wedding of his hero--his grandfather, local surf legend Johnny Tsunami--and to catch a few famous Kauai waves. When Johnny arrives, he meets his new family including "Uncle Chris", his new... Read allJohnny Kapahala, a teen snowboarding champion from Vermont, returns to Oahu, Hawaii for the wedding of his hero--his grandfather, local surf legend Johnny Tsunami--and to catch a few famous Kauai waves. When Johnny arrives, he meets his new family including "Uncle Chris", his new stepgrandmother's 12-year-old son, who resents the upcoming marriage and whose only inter... Read all

  • Director
    • Eric Bross
  • Writers
    • Ann Austen
    • Douglas Sloan
    • Max Enscoe
  • Stars
    • Brandon Baker
    • Jake T. Austin
    • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.5/10
    2.5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Eric Bross
    • Writers
      • Ann Austen
      • Douglas Sloan
      • Max Enscoe
    • Stars
      • Brandon Baker
      • Jake T. Austin
      • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • 14User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins total

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    Brandon Baker
    Brandon Baker
    • Johnny Kapahala
    Jake T. Austin
    Jake T. Austin
    • Chris
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • Grandpa Johnny Tsunami
    Robyn Lively
    Robyn Lively
    • Carla
    Mary Page Keller
    Mary Page Keller
    • Melanie
    Yuji Okumoto
    Yuji Okumoto
    • Pete
    Jonathan McDaniel
    Jonathan McDaniel
    • Sam Sterling
    Andrew James Allen
    Andrew James Allen
    • Jared
    Rose McIver
    Rose McIver
    • Valerie
    Phil Brown
    Phil Brown
    • Troy
    Akoni Kama
    • Self
    Thomas Newman
    • Bo
    Fasitua Amosa
    • Officer Oki
    Peter Feeney
    Peter Feeney
    • Valerie's father
    Lisa Jane Murphy
    • Jarad's Mum
    • (as Lisa Jane Walker)
    Rawiri Pene
    Rawiri Pene
    • Spidey
    Will Wallace
    Will Wallace
    • Officer 2
    Ryan Williams
    Ryan Williams
    • Rooster
    • Director
      • Eric Bross
    • Writers
      • Ann Austen
      • Douglas Sloan
      • Max Enscoe
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    7brian-valovcin

    A surprising descent sequel.

    Johny is back and better then ever in this wonderful sequel to the hit Original Disney Channel movie, Johny Tsunami. Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board picks up a few years later as we see the little boy that we have learned to love has become more mature. The story is nothing great but it surprised me as a pretty interesting story line for a sequel to a movie that came out in 1999. The amount of drama that has been put into the movie makes you actually care what happens to the characters. But it's not all slow and touching drama. The dirt boarding and other extreme moments is what really makes this movie shine. All the stunts look very real, and makes you think that you could do it. When the action gets going, it never stops. The energy you get from viewing such events gives you a certain rush. Simply there's nothing like it in it's kind. Disney played the safe card and produced a solid sequel which has its moments. A definite see, for anybody interested in extreme action or anyone who are fans of tho old Johny Tsunami. This will deffently not ruin the first film, if anything, it will revive the Johny Tsunami legacy for all you old fans out there.
    8glamdiva0

    good movie, bad dirt boarding scenes

    The movie itself is great. But the dirt boarding scenes just ruin the movie. I can't stand to watch the race. The camera job sucks. You can't see a thing during it. Part of this is because the shots last only 3 seconds. The race would have been 'edge of you're seat' worthy if you could actually see it better. But other than that, the movie was awesome. I don't see why everybody is saying that Jake T. Austin sucked.Everyone says he was a whiny little kid, but that's how his character is meant to be. I do agree though that there should be more scenes with Val and Jonny. Over all the movie is great, and I recommend that you watch it.
    3marcusewers-23074

    Best 3 star movie i have ever seen

    I've seen many movies and this one of them. I love when jony. My fav part was when we found it after watching the first movie... the first movie got me to watch the second one. I stayed out of the swimming to watch this 3 star masterpiece. The only thing i recommend is to make a jony part 3. Overall this movie was a solid 3/3.
    7PCfresh

    Good sequel to a good original

    Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board was probably one of the better sequels out there, not better the johnny Tsunami, but actually equal, id give both about 7 stars( an i have) to begin, we find johnny, a Hawaiian native, Vermont placed surf and snowboard champ, going back to Hawaii for his grandfather, the original "Johnny Tsunami",s wedding to a much younger bride, johnny meets his new uncle, a 12 year old Dirtboader named Chris, who is against the wedding all together, an at the same time as the wedding, Johnny's grandfather is opening a surf store that caters to dirt board sales, but along the time, confronts a rival shop owner, intent on getting the kapahalas, out-of-business.

    The movie is good, it has laughs, not too much drama, an a new sport involved, dirt boarding, so expect something different.

    All in all, its a good flick, that i highly recommend
    6RosanaBotafogo

    I like it...

    Johnny Kapahala, a young Vermont snowboarding champion, returns to Hawaii for the wedding of his grandfather, a surfing legend. But in addition to lending a hand to his grandfather in a business dispute, he ends up having to help his stepson adapt to his new family. Johnny Kapahala (Brandon Baker), a young champion snowboarder from Vermont, returns to Hawaii for the wedding of his grandfather, a surfing legend. But in addition to lending a hand to his grandfather in a business dispute, he ends up having to help his stepson adapt to his new family.

    If the first one was a cliché, this one was twice as cliché, I have nothing against it, neither in favor, for a rainy and boring Saturday night it will do, but I have a soft spot for cute family movies... I like it...

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    • Trivia
      Jake T. Austins first Disney production. He would go on to co-star in the Disney Channel original series "Wizards of Waverly Place"
    • Goofs
      Chris breaks his left arm. But when he first falls down, he is holding his right arm.
    • Quotes

      Chris: Whatever you wanna see I'll do it! I'll do it right now!

    • Connections
      Follows Johnny Tsunami (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Hold on
      Performed by Jonas Brothers

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    • Release date
      • March 9, 2007 (Andorra)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • New Zealand
      • Australia
      • Mozambique
    • Official sites
      • DisneyNOW
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 強尼小子:重返夏威夷
    • Filming locations
      • New Zealand
    • Production companies
      • Disney Channel
      • Utica Productions Inc.
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 30m(90 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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