Nicolas Cage returns with a wild Aussie beach thriller that’s part B-movie, part psychological spiral. Surfboards, toxic masculinity, and madness collide.
Film details
- Title: The Surfer
- Premiere: 15 May 2025
- Director: Lorcan Finnegan
- Runtime: 101 minutes
- Theatres:
What’s the vibe?
Offbeat, deranged, and soaked in tension. Cage stars as a dad on a mission to reclaim his childhood surf spot, only to run afoul of a territorial surf gang and their twisted rites of passage. It’s part thriller, part satire, with plenty of ‘Cage Rage’ moments that push it into cult-classic territory.
Trailer
Check out the trailer below!
Why you might like it
- For your eyes: Glorious coastal shots clash with gritty standoffs and psychological mayhem.
- For your heart: A father-son bond is tested by outsiders, ego and obsession.
- For your mind: An absurd but sharp critique of masculine codes, authority, and identity.
Scene to watch for
The first time Cage confronts the local surf gang—armed with just his surfboard and a look of defiant madness. It’s unsettling and oddly hilarious.
Recommended pairing
Surf the tram rails to the cinema, then grab salty popcorn and a fizzy drink to ride the film’s chaotic wave. Post-film? An ocean dip if you dare.
Need-to-knows
- Language: English, with Dutch subtitles
- Age rating: 16+ for violence and themes
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