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The Perfect Wave

The Perfect Wave

20144.91h 34m

Overview

The true story of Ian McCormack who grew up surfing the waters of New Zealand. Wanting to dive deeper, Ian sets out on a journey with his best friend that will change his life as they chase the perfect wave.

Directed by Bruce Macdonald
Written by Roger Hawkins, William A. Wood III
Produced by S. Bryan Hickox, Bruce Macdonald
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Top Cast

Scott Eastwood

Scott Eastwood

Ian McCormack

Cheryl Ladd

Cheryl Ladd

Mrs. McCormack (mom)

Patrick Lyster

Patrick Lyster

Mr. McCormack (dad)

Rachel Hendrix

Rachel Hendrix

Anabel

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Scott Mortensen

Lachlan

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Nikolai Mynhardt

Michael McCormack

Carolyn Forword

Carolyn Forword

Sydney House Girl

Themes & Keywords

biographyromance

About The Perfect Wave

The Perfect Wave is a romance, adventure, drama film released in 2014 exploring themes of biography, romance. Directed by Bruce Macdonald, it stars Scott Eastwood, Cheryl Ladd, Patrick Lyster. The true story of Ian McCormack who grew up surfing the waters of New Zealand. Wanting to dive deeper, Ian sets out on a journey with his best friend that will change his life as they chase the perfect wave.

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