Thicker Than Water

Thicker Than Water follows musician Jack Johnson and filmmaker Chris Malloy as they travel the globe in search of perfect waves and deeper meaning. Shot across destinations like Australia, India, Indonesia, and Hawaii, the film captures the rhythm of surf life through lush 16mm cinematography and an intimate, soulful lens. More than a surf movie, it’s a meditation on friendship, creativity, and connection to the ocean where moments between sets speak as loudly as the rides themselves. Scored by Johnson’s music, Thicker Than Water became a defining film of its era, blending travel, art, and surf culture into a timeless portrait of chasing waves and the bonds that form around them.