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Synopsis
The Surfer is a psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan, starring Nicolas Cage as a man who returns to his childhood beachside hometown in Australia after building a life in the U.S. Accompanied by his teenage son, he faces hostility from local surfers who claim exclusive rights to the secluded beach, leading to escalating conflicts that push him to the brink of sanity. The Surfer premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2024, in the Midnight Screenings section. Filming took place in Western Australia, including locations such as Yallingup and Busselton, concluding in December 2023. The film also features performances by Julian McMahon, Nic Cassim, Miranda Tapsell, Alexander Bertrand, and Justin Rosniak.
Genre
Psychological, Thriller
Release Date
May 2, 2025
Runtime
99 Minutes
Production
Tea Shop Productions, Arenamedia, Lovely Productions, Gramercy Park Media
Blockbusterscore
TBA
87%
