Impassioned surfer Taylor Lane builds a surfboard with 10,000 cigarette butts collected from California beaches to hold Big Tobacco accountable for their toxic, plastic waste.
Impassioned surfer Taylor Lane builds a functional surfboard with 10,000 cigarette butts collected from California beaches. The Cigarette Surfboard becomes a platform to learn from professional surfers who are working to protect the ocean, and the symbol of a grassroots campaign to hold Big Tobacco accountable for their toxic, plastic waste. Surfing is the medium, but the message is universal.
The Cigarette Surfboard (2024) is a documentary film directed by Ben Judkins, released on May 11, 2024 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Taylor Lane, Jack Johnson, Cliff Kapono and Easkey Britton. Viewers rate it 9.9 out of 10 across 34 ratings.
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Taylor Lane
Jack Johnson
Cliff Kapono
Easkey Britton
Fergal Smith
Michael February
Hannah Bennett
Chris Hines
Steve England
Tom Novotny
Directed by Ben Judkins, produced by Taylor Lane and Ben Judkins.
Average viewer score of 9.9/10 from 34 ratings.
The Cigarette surfboard is a passionate documentary style film depicting some of the ugly truths of the tobacco industry, butts. Taylor and Ben bring us through a gorgeous cinematic experience leading us all around the world, introducing us to scientists and athletes, but ultimately driving real policy change.
Reviewed on June 8, 2026
Such an Inspiration! I first saw this film at my MiraCosta college late last year! I got to speak to Ben and see two of the boards featured in the film, which was super cool. I was recommended to go to the showing by my Geology teacher at the time and I am so thankful that I did. This film not only educated me on conservation, but inspired me to further my education in environmental sustainability and deepen my…
Reviewed on June 9, 2026
I had the opportunity to view this impactful documentary in San Francisco (October 2025) and since then we dedicate 2 hours every Saturday for beach clean- up as well as ad hoc ciggy butt refuse collections. This beautifully filmed movie has an important message that needs to be seen worldwide!
Reviewed on June 12, 2026
This film left me feeling motivated to go out and make changes in the world; so inspiring and incredibly beautiful. The various characters were woven together in a cohesive and thoughtful way, the cinematography was dialed, and the message was powerful. Highly recommended if you're looking for something to entertain and inspire you.
Reviewed on June 14, 2026
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The main cast of The Cigarette Surfboard (2024) includes Taylor Lane, Jack Johnson, Cliff Kapono, Easkey Britton and Fergal Smith. The film was directed by Ben Judkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Cigarette Surfboard was released on May 11, 2024 and runs for 1h 33m.
The Cigarette Surfboard (2024) holds an average rating of 9.9 out of 10 from 34 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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