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The Surfer
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The Surfer

2025-04-11 · 100 min · ★ 5.7

Drama · Thriller

A man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. When he is humiliated by a group of locals, the man is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising and pushes him to his breaking point.

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Directors
Lorcan Finnegan
Production companies
ScreenWest, Saturn Films, Arenamedia, Lovely Productions, Tea Shop Productions, Stan
Countries
Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nicolas CageNicolas CageThe Surfer
Julian McMahonJulian McMahonScally
Justin RosniakJustin RosniakCop
Alexander BertrandAlexander BertrandPitbull
Rahel RomahnRahel RomahnConlon
Nicholas CassimNicholas CassimThe Bum
Finn LittleFinn LittleThe Kid
Charlotte MaggiCharlotte MaggiJenny
Nina YoungNina YoungThe Dog Walker
James BinghamJames BinghamRunt 1
Miranda TapsellMiranda TapsellThe Photographer
Radek JonakRadek JonakMr. Suit
Rory O'KeeffeRory O'KeeffeBlondie
Talon HopperRunt 3
Sally CluneBlondie's Wife
Gautier de FontaineGautier de FontaineFrench Surfer
Jake Fryer-HornsbyFanta
Adam LeeuwenhartBambi
Dean McAskilWork Colleague
Tobiasz RodneyCurly's Husband

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