Tsunami: Johnny

: The "urchins" in the film popularized the phrase, "Go big or go home!" .

: It is often cited by fans like Travis and Jason Kelce as one of the best DCOMs of the era. Game on! Which lineup are you drafting? Disney+ Johnny Tsunami

The 1999 Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) remains a nostalgic cult favorite for its exploration of surf and skate culture through the lens of a "fish-out-of-water" story. The Story: Waves to Slopes : The "urchins" in the film popularized the

The film follows , a teenage surf star from Hawaii who is uprooted when his father's job takes the family to a snowy mountain town in Vermont. Once there, Johnny finds himself caught in a fierce rivalry between the local "skies" (prep school skiers) and the "urchins" (public school snowboarders). With the guidance of his legendary grandfather—the original Johnny Tsunami —Johnny learns to translate his surfing skills to the slopes, eventually uniting the two groups. Key Facts and Production Original Air Date : July 24, 1999. Which lineup are you drafting

: The movie was filmed primarily at Brighton Ski Resort in Utah.