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2014

1h 33m

Drama Comedy Romance

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Storyline

"When her son dropped out, she dropped in."

Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instructor who convinces her to try to accept her son's wishes and allow him to follow his dreams.

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Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 33m
: Nov 8, 2014
Digital Release: Apr 9, 2021
Languages: English
Director: Helen Hunt
Production: Sandbar Pictures
Sandbar Pictures
South Swell Films
South Swell Films
Abandon Entertainment
Abandon Entertainment
Big Block Media Holdings
Big Block Media Holdings
ONEZERO Films
ONEZERO Films
Production Countries: United States of America

Top Cast

33 Cast Members

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

Jackie

Brenton Thwaites

Brenton Thwaites

Angelo

Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

Ian

David Zayas

David Zayas

Ramon

Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell

Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell

Blanche

Robert Knepper

Robert Knepper

Peter

Leonor Varela

Leonor Varela

Danielle

Callum Keith Rennie

Callum Keith Rennie

Tim

Julie Dretzin

Julie Dretzin

Joanna

Jay Russell

Jay Russell

Maitre 'D

Jordan Lane Price

Jordan Lane Price

Marywald

Willie C. Carpenter

Willie C. Carpenter

Doorman

Richard Kind

Richard Kind

Boss

Makena Lei Carnahan

Makena Lei Carnahan

Young Girl on Plane

Jay Huguley

Jay Huguley

Co-Worker

Amberly Rose Echeverry

Makena Lei

Evan Williams

Evan Williams

Brad

Keith Ewell

Flight Attendant

Matthew Downs

Matthew Downs

Bike Cop

John Mel

Surf Rat Kid

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