The Surfer
“Don't live here, don't surf here.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-07
Top Cast
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Nicolas Cage
The Surfer
Julian McMahon
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Justin Rosniak
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Alexander Bertrand
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Rahel Romahn
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James Bingham
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Miranda Tapsell
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Radek Jonak
Mr. Suit
Rory O'Keeffe
Blondie
Talon Hopper
Runt 3
Sally Clune
Blondie's Wife
Gautier de Fontaine
French Surfer
Jake Fryer-Hornsby
Fanta
Adam Leeuwenhart
Bambi
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 35 DaysSXSW Sydney
Festival / Special Debut
May 2, 2025
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 6, 2025
VOD & Digital Platforms
September 9, 2025
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lorcan Finnegan
- Screenplay & Story
- Thomas Martin
- Original Score
- François Tétaz
- Original Title
- The Surfer
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- ScreenWest, Saturn Films, Arenamedia, Lovely Productions, Tea Shop Productions, Stan
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lorcan Finnegan
Thomas Martin
François Tétaz
Radek Ładczuk
Tony Cranstoun
James Grandison, Brunella Cocchiglia, Leonora Darby, Ford Corbett, Greg Friedman
Department Leadership Roster
James Grandison
Producer
Brunella Cocchiglia
Producer
Leonora Darby
Producer
Nathan Klingher
Producer
Tony Cranstoun
Editor
Robert Connolly
Producer
Mark Lane
Producer
James Harris
Producer
Emma Fletcher
Production Design
Lien See Leong
Costume Design
Lorcan Finnegan
Director
Thomas Martin
Writer
Radek Ładczuk
Director of Photography
François Tétaz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Surfer
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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 principal cast of The Surfer includes Nicolas Cage, Julian McMahon, Justin Rosniak, Alexander Bertrand, Rahel Romahn.
When was The Surfer released and how long is it?
The Surfer was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Surfer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Surfer was composed by François Tétaz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Surfer?
The Surfer holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).