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Johnny Kapahala: Back on Board

2007 · 90 min

Comedy, Drama, Family, TV Movie

Johnny Kapahala, a teen snowboarding champion from Vermont, returns to Oahu, Hawaii, for the wedding of his hero -- his grandfather, local surf legend Johnny Tsunami -- and to catch a few famous Kauai waves. When Johnny arrives, he meets his new family including "Uncle Chris" (the 12-year-old son of his new step-grandmother) who resents the upcoming marriage. Chris's only interest is to join a mountain boarding crew led by a teenage bully. When Johnny's grandfather and his new wife open a surf shop that also caters to mountain boarders, they are soon embroiled in a turf war with a rival shop owner who wants to shut their business down.

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Appeals to viewers who enjoy upbeat family adventures with accessible sports thrills, intergenerational bonding, and conflicts resolved through teamwork rather than cynicism.

Tone
lighthearted, warm, adventurous
Payoff
amusement, inspiration
Pacing
brisk
Intensity
gentle
Structure
linear
Themes
blended family, belonging, mentorship, rivalry, reconciliation
Setting
contemporary, tropical island communities and action-sports venues

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