The read
A Balasaur Score of 54 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.7/10, Rotten Tomatoes 53%, Metacritic 48/100.
Synopsis
Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instructor who convinces her to try to accept her son's wishes and allow him to follow his dreams.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic48/100
147 audience votes
Key crew
- Helen HuntDirector
- Helen HuntScreenplay
- Julian WassOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Helen HuntJackie
- Brenton ThwaitesAngelo
- Luke WilsonIan
- David ZayasRamon
- Elizabeth Jayne StillwellBlanche
- Robert KnepperPeter
- Leonor VarelaDanielle
- Callum Keith RennieTim
- Julie DretzinJoanna
- Jay RussellMaitre 'D
- Jordan Lane PriceMarywald
- Willie C. CarpenterDoorman
Stills
Themes
new york citysurfingsurferchauffeurlos angeles, californiawriterbook editorwoman directormother son relationshipcodependencysurfing lessons