Big Wednesday

Big Wednesday celebrates surfing as much as the most dedicated kid who ever waxed a board. And its more: a fascinating 1962-1974 chronicle of friendships and lifestyles in transition.
John Milius (Apocalypse Now, Red Dawn) directs and co-scripts, investing Big Wednesday with his own passion for the ultimate ride and a truthful feel for those turbulent times.
Stars Jan-Micheal Vincent and William Katt are accomplished surfers; co-lead Gary Busey (Point Break) learned for the role. And the sensational cinematography drops you inside some awesome barrels. Worth seeing again and again.

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[serpas86]

It isn't just a "surf movie"... it's a wonderful elegy about friendship and youth. Anyway the surf scenes are very beautiful.

Great movie.

[rogerrodd]

This brilliant time piece flew 6 miles over the moron public's head. It tanked at the box office but it remains as the best "Coming Of Age" film that I've ever seen.

[motorbiker63]

Great surf movie. I saw it on Showtime (believe it or not) in the late 70's.

Lee Purcell was always freaking hot!

[airdriver]

I guess you could say this movie is a favorite of mine..and yet, I've never seen it.  I'm acquainted with the story because I read the book in high school numerous times. It was a favorite of mine and I still have that copy. Growing up in the Mid-west, I never had the chance to ride a wave until I was in my mid thirties in Florida. Some surfers suggested boogie boarding and taught me the basics. I finally experienced the sensation and enjoyed it.

[laurenblahblah8]

this movie influenced my choice of surfing ..Fun movie :'D

[knife13100]

This Movie Flop when it First came out on the Box Office at 1978 But I just saw this Movie on the Weekend on DVD And all I can say is This Movie ROCKS Big time for me. It's the Best Surf movie after Endless Summer Dude.

[msinthrop]

@titostacos Serious?? How cool was that? Im 50 and i always feel like a teenager back in Huntington Beach in the 70's seeing this film. Any interesting stories you can share from your experience on the film?

[titostacos]

@msinthrop I was an extra in the crowd scene inside the induction center, the scene with Robert Englund.