| Overall: | B |
|---|---|
| Violence: | B |
| Sexual Content: | B |
| Language: | B+ |
| Drugs/Alcohol: | A- |
| Theater Release: | |
| Video Release: | 08 Oct 2007 |
| MPAA Rating: | |
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Surf’s Up is rated PG: for mild language and some rude humor.
Cast: Brian Benben, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, Jane Krakowski
Studio: 2007 Columbia Pictures
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About the Reviewer: Kerry Bennett
Kerry Bennett is interested in media from both a journalist and parent perspective. Along with authoring articles for several family-oriented publications, she has written for Parent Previews for nearly 10 years. She serves as Vice President of the Alberta Association for Media Awareness. She and her husband Garry have four sons.
