Movies Similar to High Octane: Extreme Water Sports in 3D

Morning of the Earth(1972)

In the early ‘70s, founding member of Australian surf magazine Tracks, Albert Falzon, began filming off the North Coast of New South Wales, Hawaii, and Indonesia. He set out to make a film “that was a reflection of the spirit of surfing at the time” and the end result, Morning of the Earth, proved its worth as a vital document of surf culture and a powerful nature film.

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You Should Have Been Here Yesterday(2024)

You Should Have Been Here Yesterday combines hundreds of hours of lovingly restored 16mm footage with a salt-infused soundscape by Headland. This cinematic poem tells the story of a wild community who took off up the coast and discovered a whole new way to live. Going back to the never-before-seen camera reels to ask the question – what do we keep and what do we leave behind? Featuring Tim Winton, Wayne Lynch, Bob McTavish, Albe Falzon, Evelyn Rich, Maurice Cole and many more. Inspired by Moonage Daydream and Jen Peedom’s Mountain.

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Billabong Odyssey(2003)

Action sports documentary that follows the industry's best big wave surfers as they travel the world searching for the largest waves that nature has to offer.

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The Endless Summer II(1994)

Bruce Brown, king of surfing documentaries, returns after nearly thirty years to trace the steps of two young surfers to top surfing spots around the world. Along the way we see many of the people and locales Bruce visited during the filming of Endless Summer (1966).

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Maya and the Wave(2024)

After a brush with death, Maya Gabeira makes history in the male-dominated world of big wave surfing.

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Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk(2008)

A documentary about a 15-day river-rafting trip on the Colorado River aimed at highlighting water conservation issues.

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Follow Me(1969)

Documentary about two boys and a girl who travel to surfing spots around the world.

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Step Into Liquid(2003)

No special effects. No stuntmen. No stereotypes. No other feeling comes close. Surfers and secret spots from around the world are profiled in this documentary.

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Waveriders(2008)

Previously untold story of the unlikely Irish roots of the worldwide surfing phenomenom

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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.

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Trilogy: New Wave(2024)

Three elite surfers travel to eight remote destinations searching for pristine waves and an escape from the stress of competition as they balance their careers with a desire to rediscover the joy of surfing free from contest scores. From pastime to mainstream sport, the film charts a fresh take on surfing’s present.

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Pre Pop(2004)

Pre Pop combines motion graphics with digital video to create a unique look at the sports of wakeboarding and wakeskating.

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Resurface(2017)

A suicidal war veteran finds like-minded souls in a surf therapy program that helps traumatized soldiers heal while riding the waves.

6.8

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.

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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.

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Peninsula(2014)

This documentary explores the tranquil history of Italian surfing along with the passion and dedication of the pioneers who shaped it.

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Drop The Gun(2014)

Drop the Gun is a new age professional wakeboard film that takes you into the minds of Andrew Adams, Davis Griffin, and Chris Abadie as they each portray their unique outlook on what wakeboarding is today.

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The Current: Explore the Healing Powers of the Ocean(2014)

The Current tells the story of individuals from all walks of life that have faced incredible obstacles, found the drive to overcome their disabilities, and have through water sports become real everyday heroes. - Bethany Hamilton, Missy Franklin, Mallory Weggemann, Anthony Robles, Jesse Murphree

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Shaka(2018)

Showcasing breathtaking footage of mountains and waves around the world, Shaka follows snowboarding world champion and renowned athlete Mathieu Crepel as he faces the biggest challenge of his life: to surf the legendary waves of Jaws Beach, Hawaii.

5.2

The Endless Summer Revisited(2000)

A documentary mostly edited together from unused footage from The Endless Summer and The Endless Summer II, this documentary gives further insight into the making and success of the original classic surf documentary. It is written, produced and directed by Dana Brown, son of the director of the first two films, Bruce Brown (who executive produced this film). This film likely will appeal only to hardcore fans of the Endless Summer films, but it does feature more of the gorgeous cinematography for which the earlier films are famous. Written by Annie Bulloch

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