
Big Wednesday(1978)
Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.



Brandon Baker
Johnny Kapahaala

Yuji Okumoto
Pete

Mary Page Keller
Melanie

Lee Thompson Young
Sam Sterling

Kirsten Storms
Emily

Zachary Bostrom
Brett

Gregory Itzin
Headmaster Pritchard

Cylk Cozart
Sgt. Sterling

Steve Van Wormer
Randy/Ronnie

Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
Johnny Tsunami
Johnny Tsunami is a family, tv movie, drama film released in 1999 exploring themes of surfing, sports. Directed by Steve Boyum, it stars Brandon Baker, Yuji Okumoto, Mary Page Keller. A Hawaiian teenage surfer shows off his skills when he takes to the snow slopes in Vermont.
Discover titles like Johnny Tsunami — ranked by similarity and community votes
We found 15 movies similar to Johnny Tsunami
If you enjoyed Johnny Tsunami, you'll love these handpicked recommendations. Each title below shares similar themes, tone, and storytelling style. Our algorithm analyzes genres, keywords, director filmography, and cast connections to find the closest matches. Whether you're looking for the same emotional depth, narrative structure, or visual style, these picks are curated to deliver the best viewing experience for fans of Johnny Tsunami.

Three 1960s California surfers fool around, drift apart and reunite years later to ride epic waves.

A wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.

16-year-old Kelly quits an elite gymnastics program and moves to Australia. To help out a new friend and show up an old rival she re-enters competitive gymnastics, she'll have to find a way to move forward while making amends with her past.

The true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith.

Ben Crane believes that a severely injured racehorse deserves another chance. He and his daughter Cale adopt the mare and save it from being sacrificed by the owner.

With the help of her coach, her mom, and the boy who drives the Zamboni, nothing can stop Casey Carlyle from realizing her dream to be a champion figure skater.

The true story of Jasmine Plummer who, at the age of eleven, became the first female to play in Pop Warner football tournament in its 56-year history.

Calvin and his friends, who all live in an orphanage, find old shoes with the faded letters MJ connected to a powerline. One stormy night, they go to get the shoes when Calvin and the shoes are struck by lightning. Calvin now has unbelievable basketball powers and has the chance to play for the NBA.

A small, turbulent town in Texas obsesses over their high school football team to an unhealthy degree. When the star tailback, Boobie Miles, is seriously injured during the first game of the season, all hope is lost, and the town's dormant social problems begin to flare up. It is left to the inspiring abilities of new coach Gary Gaines to instill in the other team members -- and, by proxy, the town itself -- a sense of self-respect and honor.

The story of golf icon and legend, Bobby Jones, who retired from competition at the tender age of 28.

Despondent over a painful estrangement from his daughter, trainer Frankie Dunn isn't prepared for boxer Maggie Fitzgerald to enter his life. But Maggie's determined to go pro and to convince Dunn and his cohort to help her.

Up-and-coming sports reporter rescues a homeless man ("Champ") only to discover that he is, in fact, a boxing legend believed to have passed away. What begins as an opportunity to resurrect Champ's story and escape the shadow of his father's success becomes a personal journey as the ambitious reporter reexamines his own life and his relationship with his family.

In Bodeen, Texas, an indie-rock loving misfit finds a way of dealing with her small-town misery after she discovers a roller derby league in nearby Austin.

The story of Michael Oher, a homeless and traumatized boy who became an All American football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of a caring woman and her family.

The life of renowned runner Steve Prefontaine and his relationship with legendary coach Bill Bowerman.