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.
The Surfer (2025) is a drama and thriller film directed by Lorcan Finnegan, released on April 11, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Nicolas Cage, Julian McMahon, Justin Rosniak and Alexander Bertrand. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 365 ratings.
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Behind the Scenes
Nicolas Cage
as The Surfer
Julian McMahon
as Scally
Justin Rosniak
as Cop
Alexander Bertrand
as Pitbull
Rahel Romahn
as Conlon
Nicholas Cassim
as The Bum
Finn Little
as The Kid
Charlotte Maggi
as Jenny
Nina Young
as The Dog Walker
James Bingham
as Runt 1
Miranda Tapsell
as The Photographer
Radek Jonak
as Mr. Suit
Directed by Lorcan Finnegan, written by Thomas Martin, produced by Robert Connolly, Nathan Klingher and James Harris.
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 365 ratings.
Nicolas Cage has built a reputation for making some bold, unconventional career choices in recent years, diving into a range of unique and often off-beat films that defy the expectations of mainstream Hollywood. From Mandy to Longlegs, Cage has delivered some truly fascinating, if not always widely appreciated, performances. With The Surfer, he once again takes on a role that promises to be eccentric and…
Reviewed on October 15, 2024
<em>'The Surfer'</em> has really just one thing to say about it: if ever a movie was made for Nicolas Cage! I got great entertainment from this one, the main man himself is terrific all the way through but, in fairness, is joined by a very ably performing supporting cast. I can sometimes get more annoyed than anything else when films use yobs as antagonists, but this flick shows the way to utilise those sorta…
Reviewed on May 9, 2025
Hmmm! I’m not sure why this is called “The Surfer” as there is precious little actual surfing, swimming - even paddling, in this rather far-fetched psychological thriller. It’s all about Nicolas Cage whose un-named character arrives at an idyllic Australian cove with his son (Finn Little) so he can show him something special. Thing is, all rubbered-up and en route to the beach, they are stopped by some local thugs…
Reviewed on May 14, 2025
The way the story gets constructed as events play out engages and entertains. I lost track of things. Reality comes and goes in waves; never quite the same. The performances function to guide you into a state of confused belief. I can't recall laughing for as long during a movie. The locals are amazing. Nick's confidence shines through. He knows exactly what he's doing all the time though he may not have felt the…
Reviewed on June 15, 2025
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The Surfer (2025) is available to stream on Hulu, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of The Surfer (2025) includes Nicolas Cage, Julian McMahon, Justin Rosniak, Alexander Bertrand and Rahel Romahn. The film was directed by Lorcan Finnegan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Surfer was released on April 11, 2025 and runs for 1h 40m.
The Surfer (2025) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 365 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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