Johnny Tsunami

GUnited States rating19991h 28mFamily, TV Movie, Drama
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A young surfer from Hawaii has to adjust to life in Vermont after his family moves. He navigates the differences between the local skiing and snowboarding cultures while trying to find his place in a new school. It is a story about finding your own path and making new friends in a different environment.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
This is a standard family drama with typical pacing and action sequences during the sports scenes. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeA girl nearly falls off a mountainside while learning to snowboard.
  • Approx.SomeA physical fight breaks out between two boys on the mountain.

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  1. 1How did Johnny feel about moving to a place so different from Hawaii?
  2. 2Why do you think it is important to be honest with your friends and family?
  3. 3How did the characters show courage when they had to try something new?

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