Movies Similar to The Sunshine Sea

The Endless Summer(1966)

Bruce Brown's The Endless Summer is one of the first and most influential surf movies of all time. The film documents American surfers Mike Hynson and Robert August as they travel the world during California’s winter (which, back in 1965 was off-season for surfing) in search of the perfect wave and ultimately, an endless summer.

High Octane: Extreme Water Sports in 3D(2015)

Riding Giants(2004)

Riding Giants is story about big wave surfers who have become heroes and legends in their sport. Directed by the skateboard guru Stacy Peralta.

City of Ali(2021)

City of Ali is a feature-length documentary that tells the story of how the death of Muhammad Ali brought the people of his Kentucky hometown - and the world - together for one unforgettable week.

62,000:1 Three Teams One City One Year(2019)

1969, New York City, 3 teams won World Championships, the Jets, the Mets and the Knicks.

White Rhino(2019)

A professional surf photographer chases down the largest surf ever seen in hopes of capturing a once in a lifetime image. What he receives is much more than that.

The Beach Boys - California Surfin(2004)

La Gymnastique, l’ombre avant la Lumière - Partie 1(2019)

La Gymnastique, l’ombre avant la Lumière - Partie 2 “En route vers Tokyo”(2023)

Wrigley Field: Beyond the Ivy(2001)

Actor William Petersen narrates this documentary about Chicago's venerable baseball stadium, Wrigley Field, focusing on a variety of quirky fans who've spent so much time there that they've become part of the stadium experience. These colorful Cubs enthusiasts tell their stories and discuss how both baseball and Wrigley Field have become an integral part of their lives. A bonus feature on Comiskey Park -- home of the rival White Sox -- is included.

Williams(2017)

This sports documentary tells the story of the Williams Formula 1 team founded by the legendary Sir Frank Williams

Shack Therapy(2006)

Shack up around the world as the crew explores South Africa, Hawaii, Norway, Mexico, Caroline Islands, and West Oz. Travel in Brian Conley's Hurricane Hunter to desolate Baja breaks... watch Weatherley and Walsh surf the icy waters of Norway's hidden gems... score endless barrels with the Rip Curl team in the South Pacific's Caroline Islands... witness the mayhem of a giant day at Peahi and do a little soul sesh Down Under with a trip to West Australia's untapped coast line. - Written by TGR

When We Were Kings(1996)

It's 1974. Muhammad Ali is 32 and thought by many to be past his prime. George Foreman is ten years younger and the heavyweight champion of the world. Promoter Don King wants to make a name for himself and offers both fighters five million dollars apiece to fight one another, and when they accept, King has only to come up with the money. He finds a willing backer in Mobutu Sese Suko, the dictator of Zaire, and the "Rumble in the Jungle" is set, including a musical festival featuring some of America's top black performers, like James Brown and B.B. King.

Clutch Kicking(2014)

The first feature length documentary on Formula Drift. Learn the Ins and Outs of the only professional drifting series in America. With an overview of the rules, techniques, and the insider tips revealed by the top drivers and privateers.

The Longest Wave(2019)

Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger travels the globe with legendary windsurfer and pioneering waterman Robby Naish, a 24-time world champion whose quest to master the world's longest waves unexpectedly reveals his vulnerabilities as a competitor, mentor and father. THE LONGEST WAVE transcends the action sports genre by capturing obstacles outside of the legendary athlete's professional life in an intimate, cinéma-vérité style, revealing Naish balancing the pursuit of excellence at sea with the demands of life's complications on land.

The Life(2008)

Call it the ultimate dream job, the endless summer that pays, the search for the perfect wave.Call it pursuing your dreams and disguising it as a career. Call it whatever you think fits; we call it "The Life." "The Life" is the story behind the O'Neill surf team, seven very different individuals, all on the same quest of living out their dreams. From Jordy Smith's competitive drive to Timmy Reyes' knee injury comeback, this film presents the true nature of the athletes featured.

Rivals: Ohio State vs. Michigan(2022)

Explores the history of "The Game," the annual football matchup between bitter rivals Ohio State and Michigan

The King of New York - An Ice Hockey Saga(2022)

Marie Lehmann has followed Henrik Lundqvist throughout his entire NHL career giving us a unique look into his life as King Henrik in New York.

Vanwall Victory(1957)

Historical film covering the British Vanwall Grand Prix team behind the scenes and at the 1957 Monaco Grand Prix and British Grand Prix at Aintree.

The Westsiders(2010)

The rise and fall of The Westsiders surf gang through the eyes of three best friends.