The Surfer has already been dubbed “one of Nicolas Cage’s best performances” and now you can get a taste of the action as Stan has dropped the official trailer for the film.
The psychological thriller starring the Academy Award winner Nicolas Cage will premiere in Australian cinemas on May 15 before streaming exclusively on Stan from June 15.
Watch the trailer for The Surfer in the video above.
Shot in stunning Western Australia, The Surfer received a six-minute standing ovation at its world premiere at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, with critics calling it a “cult movie in the making”.
Here’s everything you need to know about the film before its release.
What is The Surfer about?
The Surfer follows a man (played by Cage) who returns to Australia after years in the U.S. to buy back his childhood family home. However, his plans take a dark turn when he is humiliated in front of his teenage son by a group of territorial local surfers who claim ownership over the secluded beach where he once surfed.
Determined to stand his ground, he refuses to leave, leading to a psychological battle that pushes him to the edge of his sanity.
Written by Thomas Martin and directed by Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium), the film is described as a gripping and unnerving thriller that explores themes of identity, obsession, and resilience.
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Who stars in The Surfer?
Leading the cast is Hollywood legend Nicolas Cage, fresh from his acclaimed performances in Dream Scenario and Pig.
Joining Cage is a stellar Australian ensemble, including:
- Julian McMahon (Nip/Tuck, Charmed)
- Nic Cassim (Mr Inbetween)
- Miranda Tapsell (The Dry, Top End Wedding)
- Alexander Bertrand (Australian Gangster)
- Justin Rosniak (Last King of the Cross)
- Rahel Romahn (Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga)
- Finn Little (Yellowstone)
- Charlotte Maggi (Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child on Fire)
With this powerhouse lineup, the film promises strong performances that bring the intense story to life.
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Who are the creatives behind The Surfer?
The film is directed by Irish filmmaker Lorcan Finnegan, best known for his psychological horror Vivarium, and written by Thomas Martin.
It was filmed on location in Yallingup, Western Australia, capturing the region’s breathtaking but ominous coastal landscapes.
The Surfer is an Australian-Irish co-production from Robert Connolly’s Arenamedia, Lovely Productions, Tea Shop Productions, and Gramercy Park Media, with support from Screenwest through the Western Australian Production Attraction Incentive. Stan Executive Producers Cailah Scobie and Amanda Duthie also played a key role in bringing the project to life.
How do I watch The Surfer?
Australian audiences can catch The Surfer in cinemas from May 15, thanks to Madman Entertainment and CinemaPlus. Following its theatrical release, the film will stream exclusively on Stan from June 15 as a Stan Original Film.
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