

Waterman
Surfing legend. Olympic superstar. Hawaiian Icon. American hero.
Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahinu Mokoe Hulikohola Kahanamoku shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. Waterman explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing, following the sport’s first-time inclusion in this year’s Summer Olympics – a fitting tribute to his work promoting the sport around the globe.
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- Language
- English
- surfing
- surfer
- olympic games
- hawaii
- biography
- based on true story
- olympic athlete
- native hawaiian
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United StatesUS
- PremiereHawai'i International Film Festival18 Nov 2021
- Theatrical (limited)1 Apr 2022
AustraliaAU
- TheatricalPG17 Nov 2022
FranceFR
- TVTP2 Feb 2024
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Waterman was released on 1 April 2022.
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