Local Boys (2002): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2002, Local Boys is a drama film directed by Ron Moler, running about 102 minutes. “Dream The Extreme” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. On Skeet’s twelfth birthday his older brother Randy buys him his first surfboard. Suddenly his summer turns to the endless search for the perfect wave, wild times and beach parties and eventually, finding his own daring adventures when Randy’s attention turns to a girl. Beyond his wildest dreams, Skeet is taken under the wings of surfing legend Jim Wesley who gives Skeet first-hand lessons in hot-dogging. Meanwhile, Randy, still dealing with the loss of his father and trying to fill his shoes, is jealous of Jim’s influence on Skeet and isn’t thrilled when Jim begins a relationship with their single mom. Tangled by the conflict between his brother and his newfound father figure, Skeet retreats to his room while longing to surf.

Who’s in it. Local Boys stars Mark Harmon as Jim Wesley, Eric Christian Olsen as Randy Dobson, Stacy Edwards as Jessica Dobson and Jeremy Sumpter as Skeet Dobson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Local Boys has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Local Boys page.

If you liked it. Fans of Local Boys tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.