Eric Christian Olsen, Archie Kao, Jeremy Sumpter

Two brothers and their surfing buddies face new challenges and adventures over the course of a memorable summer. Dream the Extreme!

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PG-13, 98 min.

Directed by: Ron Moler

Release Date: January 1, 2002

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DVD Release Date: July 15, 2003

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  • June 15, 2009
    A great surfing movie. Mark Harmon play the part of Jim Wesley (legendary surfer) very well. This movie makes me want to go and surf (in the middle of winter). An emotional movie aswell.
  • May 28, 2009
    Good one, a lot of friendship going on!
  • January 24, 2009
    A good movie with some nice surfing added too.
  • August 16, 2008
    COOL FILM ESP FOR FANATIC SURFERS LYK ME!!

    um....kinda o.k
  • November 27, 2007
    i want to see so bad!!!
  • July 10, 2007
    I never saw this film, but i did attend the premire in Daphne AL where i met Mark Harmon.
  • June 25, 2007
    I like this movie...it's good.

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