Soul Surfer (2011)

Bethany Hamilton, a real-life teenage badass and rising surf champion, bravely battled through a devastating shark bite injury in 2003 and returned to surfing as soon as her stitches were healed—albeit with one less arm. The part fits AnnaSophia Robb perfectly, and the story—which Hollywood could have made into a treacherous mess—is conveyed with candor, humor, and respect for the tenacity of Hamilton's family and faith.

The 2004 autobiography Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board by Bethany Hamilton, about her life as a surfer after losing her left arm in a terrible shark attack and her recovery, served as the basis for Sean McNamara's 2011 American biographical drama film Soul Surfer. Along with Carrie Underwood, Kevin Sorbo, Sonya Balmores, Branscombe Richmond, and Craig T. Nelson, the movie stars AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, and Lorraine Nicholson.

Early in 2010, filming in Hawaii took place, then later, in August 2010, filming in Tahiti. A collaboration between FilmDistrict and TriStar Pictures led to the April 8, 2011, release of Soul Surfer in theaters in the US and Canada. The film was a commercial success, grossing $47.1 million[1] against a $18 million budget, however reviews from reviewers were divided.