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Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable

  • 2018
  • PG
  • 1h 40m
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7.4/10
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Bethany Hamilton in Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable (2018)
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After losing an arm to a shark attack at age 13, Bethany Hamilton refuses to give up her dreams of being a professional surfer.After losing an arm to a shark attack at age 13, Bethany Hamilton refuses to give up her dreams of being a professional surfer.After losing an arm to a shark attack at age 13, Bethany Hamilton refuses to give up her dreams of being a professional surfer.

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    • Aaron Lieber
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    • Aaron Lieber
    • Carol Martori
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    • Alana Blanchard
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    • Director
      • Aaron Lieber
    • Writers
      • Aaron Lieber
      • Carol Martori
    • Stars
      • Alana Blanchard
      • Adam Dirks
      • Tobias Dirks
    • 22User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
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      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    6funtasticfour

    A very inspirational story, but...

    I love true stories but I don't generally love documentaries. I did love Soul Surfer and expected it to be more of the same, but there isn't a lot of soul in a documentary. A great girl and I'm thrilled that she's inspired so many, but I'd rather rewatch Soul Surfer anytime. Of course the Hawaii and other location visuals are great of course.
    10morgan_lariah

    Inspiring Film!

    Gorgeously shot and with amazing editing - this film highlights what's truly amazing about Bethany Hamilton: her unwillingness to give up (the title is perfect!). I was so inspired after seeing this film. I highly recommend seeing iy on the biggest screen possible so you can experience the force and power of the ocean from all of the amazing shots this film managed to capture.
    10drew-eflin

    Beautiful film, Powerful Story.

    This documentary represents the future of documentary film making- combining stunning High-Def cinematography (on the level of Planet Earth series), flawless editing, and a powerful, moving story. I think the film's release in theaters is going to blow people away!!! 10/10 recommend to anyone.
    8muamba_eats_toast

    Inspirational film

    I don't know if I've been living under a rock but being from the UK and not a particular surf fan I'd genuinely not heard of Bethany before this however the film both left me feeling inspired by her personal story but also made me want to surf myself at some point! Shot wonderfully throughout it really left me blown away at times!
    9RosanaBotafogo

    Beautiful documentary...

    I'm a big fan of this girl, like everyone else, since watching the movie biography about her, a determination, strength, indescribable hope, apart from her talent, I was happy to know that she's a mom, nice to follow all the difficulties and barriers she comes facing, and has been winning each one of them... Beautiful documentary...

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    • Release date
      • July 12, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Niepowstrzymana Bethany Hamilton
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $590,671
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $241,740
      • Jul 14, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $656,089
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
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