Kai Lenny

Acting

Kai Lenny

Born October 8, 1992 · Maui, Hawaii, USA (age 34)

Born & raised on the island of Maui, Kai is a product of his environment. From the biggest waves in the world to the smallest swells and the strongest winds. It’s all about staying in the water and having fun no matter what the conditions are. 8X SUP World Champion with a passion for competition and innovation. The sky isn’t the limit, space is only the beginning.

Known For

Ground Swell: The Other Side of FearGround Swell: The Other Side of Fear · 2023
Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear
2023
MovieDocumentary
The logical thing, the sane thing, is to stay on land. But they paddle out. Why do these big wave surfers risk their lives to ride these mountain-sized waves? The answer is overcoming fear. "Ground Swell: The Other Side of Fear" is an in-depth look at the 2021-22 big wave season through the eyes of Nic Von Rupp, Kai Lenny, Matt Bromley, Torrey Meister and pioneering female surfer Bianca Valenti. They all push past their fear and find out what is on the other side as they tackle monstrous waves in locations from Nazare in Portugal, Jaws and Pipeline in Hawaii and Mavericks in Northern California.
MALOLOMALOLO
MALOLO
MovieDocumentary
MALOLO is a short visual film about Kai breaking the Maui to Molokai channel record, the Molokai to Oahu channel record, and Kauai Nepali Coast record on a Hydrofoil
Oxbow Walls Of PerceptionOxbow Walls Of Perception · 2012
Oxbow Walls Of Perception
2012
MovieDocumentary
The Search for FreedomThe Search for Freedom · 2015
The Search for Freedom
★ 7.22015
MovieDocumentary
THE SEARCH FOR FREEDOM is the story of a cultural revolution fueled by the human desire to live in the moment and do what makes you feel the most alive. We discover how an electrifying new world came about through pure energy and imagination and the infinite possibilities of self-expression available to anyone willing to drop in. This documentary, written and directed by Jon Long (IMAX® Extreme), is a visceral, visual experience told through the eyes some of the brightest pioneers, legends, visionaries and champions of surfing, snowboarding, skiing, skateboarding, mountain biking and more.
à la folie.à la folie. · 2022
à la folie.
2022
Movie
Justine Dupont’s 2020 season was the most dominant performance big wave riding has ever seen. Join her for the highs and lows, the life-changing wipeouts and insane barrels in à la folie.
Searching El SalvadorSearching El Salvador · 2025
Searching El Salvador
2025
MovieDocumentary
Kai Lenny and Natxo González travel across El Salvador searching for never-before-surfed waves.
CROSSINGSCROSSINGS · 2020
CROSSINGS
2020
MovieDocumentary
Kai & John John Florence decide that it's a good idea to sail a foiling Phantom 16' from Oahu to Kauai! With 25 knots at their backs they fly across the pacific. The question is will they make it back to where them came from?
Nazaré – Making GiantsNazaré – Making Giants · 2025
Nazaré – Making Giants
2025
SeriesDocumentary
A five-part documentary exploring the rise of Nazaré as the epicenter of big wave surfing. With intimate portraits of the surfers, rescue teams, and a community transformed by the power of the ocean.

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