The Surfer (2025)
Don't live here, don't surf here.
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.
Director: Lorcan Finnegan
Genre: Thriller, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: April 11, 2025
Cast
- Nicolas Cage - The Surfer
- Julian McMahon - Scally
- Justin Rosniak - Cop
- Alexander Bertrand - Pitbull
- Rahel Romahn - Conlon
- Nicholas Cassim - The Bum
- Finn Little - The Kid
- Charlotte Maggi - Jenny
- Nina Young - The Dog Walker
- James Bingham - Runt 1
Screenplay
Music: François Tétaz
Cinematography: Radek Ładczuk
Editing: Tony Cranstoun
Production: ScreenWest, Saturn Films, Arenamedia, Lovely Productions, Tea Shop Productions, Stan
Country: Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English, Français
Original Language: en
Themes
Surfing: Dancing with Nature and Waves, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Twisted Psychological Thriller
Keywords
australia, surfing, surfer, surfboard, pizza, wedding ring, psychological thriller, wristwatch, gang initiation, female photographer, father son relationship, burnt-out car, bare chested male
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Surfer about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Surfer?
- The Surfer was directed by Lorcan Finnegan.
- Who stars in The Surfer?
- The Surfer stars Nicolas Cage, Julian McMahon, Justin Rosniak, Alexander Bertrand, Rahel Romahn, Nicholas Cassim.
- How long is The Surfer?
- The Surfer has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is The Surfer?
- The Surfer is a Thriller, Drama film.
- Where was The Surfer produced?
- The Surfer was produced in Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Surfer?
- The themes of The Surfer include: Surfing: Dancing with Nature and Waves, Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation, Twisted Psychological Thriller.