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Riding Giants
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 12. -
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Common Sense says
Lively look at big wave surfing.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 12 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Riding Giants
Parents need to know that young surfers and surfer wannabes will be very interested in seeing this movie that could have been a PG without the profanity. Interestingly, it's the older surfers who have the worst cases of potty mouth. Other than that, there's not much to worry about. There are multiple wipeouts, including one that killed a famous surfer. We hear of other surfers dying as well. In old footage we see a group of young surfers squirting lighter fluid into their mouths and then spitting it into flames -- you may want to let your kids know that this Jackass-style trick is not a good idea.
Read our full review by Common Sense Media Editors
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the laid-back attitudes many of the surfer have about taking risks and facing death -- why do they feel they must accept the challenge of riding a dangerously big wave, even though they know they have a good chance of dying while trying? What do you think of the idea of devoting your life to riding the perfect wave? Does this movie promote or dispel stereotypes about surfers and surfing?
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- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
A great look at the stereotypes placed on surfing
This movie really put into perspective the stereotypes placed on surfers, it also was a great eye opener to those who have never been around the sport. It showed a lot of the true nature of surfing and its legends.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
A very intresting surf movie.
The movie Riding Giants was very fun and intresting movie. It makes you want to surf!
- I rate this title on for age 8 and give it
Interesting even for this non-swimmer
My 11 year old just surfed for the first time and I plan to take him to this movie. Fascinating look at surfer culture and brings up questions about life, fear, and personal quests that would be a good discussion. I think it would have been even better a half hour shorter.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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