
Film
Waterman
2022 · 1h 28m · Documentary · History
Surfing legend. Olympic superstar. Hawaiian Icon. American hero.
- IMDb
- 8.2
- Rotten Tomatoes
- 100%
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Overview
Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. Waterman explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing, following the sport’s first-time inclusion in this year’s Summer Olympics – a fitting tribute to his work promoting the sport around the globe.
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Cast

Duke Kahanamoku
Self (archive footage)

Jason Momoa
Self - Narrator

Carissa Moore
Self

Kelia Moniz
Self

Ha'a Keaulana
Self
Ellie Kahanamoku
Self
Katherine Zuckerman
Self

Kelly Slater
Self
Laird Hamilton
Self
Crew
- Isaac HalasimaDirector
- Scott ElderWriter
- Steven UngerleiderProducer
- David UlichProducer
- Michael CascioExecutive Producer
Media
Details
- Release date
- April 1, 2022
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Rated
- PG
- Genres
- Documentary, History
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