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The Surfer

  • 2024
  • 1h 43m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Nicolas Cage in The Surfer (2024)
In the psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan, a man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his desire to hit the waves is thwarted by a group of locals whose mantra is "don't live here, don't surf here." Humiliated and angry, the man is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising in concert with the punishing heat of the summer and pushes him to his breaking point.
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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... Read allA 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.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
  • Writer
    • Thomas Martin
  • Stars
    • Nicolas Cage
    • Finn Little
    • Rahel Romahn
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    581
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    91
    36
    • Director
      • Lorcan Finnegan
    • Writer
      • Thomas Martin
    • Stars
      • Nicolas Cage
      • Finn Little
      • Rahel Romahn
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    Releases May 2, 2025
    • 5User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
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    • Trivia
      Received a six minute standing ovation at the 77th Cannes Film Festival.
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    5/10

    Thrilling Movie

    Nicholas Cage is seen in this intense thriller drama sequel where he moves to his home town and is humiliated by a group of scandalous teens. The humiliation takes place between him and these vagabonds in the presence of his teenage son.

    The movie takes a drama turn and really gives you an intimate feel of what such a situation would do to any father out there.

    With the loss of respect by the current generation for there older ones this movie truly is a must must for a father and son to help trigger and bring a great connection between the them.

    The Quality and storyline of the movie stands out and this surely will be a big blockbuster and is a must see.
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    • Release date
      • May 2, 2025 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United States
      • Ireland
      • United Kingdom
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Sörfçü
    • Filming locations
      • Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Tea Shop Productions
      • Arenamedia
      • Gramercy Park Media
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      1 hour 43 minutes
    • Color
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