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2022·PG

Waterman

Surfing legend. Olympic superstar. Hawaiian Icon. American hero.

DocumentaryHistory1h 28m

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8.7

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Storyline

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.

Trailers

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Waterman Trailer: Jason Momoa Narrates Surfing Documentary

Details

DirectorIsaac Halasima

ReleasedApr 1, 2022

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guidePGAU

Studio

Sidewinder Films

Cast

Duke Kahanamoku

Duke Kahanamoku

Self (archive footage)

Jason Momoa

Jason Momoa

Self - Narrator

Carissa Moore

Carissa Moore

Self

Kelia Moniz

Kelia Moniz

Self

Ha'a Keaulana

Ha'a Keaulana

Self

Ellie Kahanamoku

Self

Katherine Zuckerman

Self

Kelly Slater

Kelly Slater

Self

Laird Hamilton

Self

Where to watch(NG)

Rent / Buy

Amazon Video

Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

6 fresh · 0 rotten

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Maxwell Rabb

RTChicago ReaderApr 22, 2022

Waterman is a vigorously beautiful and deeply rich exploration of one of America’s most overlooked heroes.

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Tim Cogshell

RTFilmWeek (LAist)Apr 19, 2022

I love that this movie brings him back to the fore, and tells us just what a wonderful man he was.

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Dennis Harvey

RT48 HillsOct 25, 2023

A Jason Momoa-narrated paean to pioneering surfing legend Duke Paoa Kahanamoku, whose lifespan (from 1890 to 1968) witnessed monumental change in his native Hawaii...

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Graeme Tuckett

RTThe Post NZNov 17, 2022

Go and see Waterman, even if you think you're not interested in a film about a surfing legend. There is so much more here to see.

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Information

Title

Waterman

Released

Apr 1, 2022

Rated

PG

Region of Origin

United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 28m

Status

Released

Studio

Sidewinder Films

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