Surf's Up

PGUnited States rating20071h 25mAnimation, Comedy, Family
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PG US
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A young penguin named Cody travels to a tropical island to compete in a professional surfing competition. Along the way, he learns about the importance of enjoying the sport rather than just trying to win. It is a lighthearted story about finding your own path and the joy of the journey.

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What's in it

Scary
Mild
Violence
Mild
Language
None
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Moderate
The film follows a standard feature film structure with moments of action and calm scenes. Estimated

Scary moments

  • Approx.SomeCody gets stung by a sea urchin and is rescued by a lifeguard.
  • Approx.SomeCody and his rival end up in a dangerous area of sharp rocks.
  • Approx.ScaryCody is caught in a massive, towering wave.

Talk about it after

  1. 1Why did Cody decide that having fun was more important than winning the trophy?
  2. 2How did Cody's friendship with Chicken Joe help him feel better during the competition?
  3. 3What did Cody learn about what it means to be a true champion?

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