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Nicolas Cage’s ‘The Surfer’ Gears Up for U.S. Theatrical Release

The psychological thriller, praised for Cage's unrestrained performance and thematic depth, opens in theaters on May 2, 2025.

Nicolas Cage is the title character, a desperate man determined to surf on his favorite beach in “The Surfer.”
Julian McMahon and Justin Rosniak co-star in “The Surfer.”
Nicolas Cage plays a man hitting rock bottom who just wants to surf the beach of his boyhood in “The Surfer.”

Overview

  • ‘The Surfer,’ directed by Lorcan Finnegan and starring Nicolas Cage, explores toxic masculinity and localism through a surreal, psychological lens.
  • Cage plays an unnamed protagonist who faces off against a territorial surf gang while trying to reconnect with his past at a childhood beach.
  • The film has received critical acclaim for its 88% Rotten Tomatoes rating, with reviews highlighting Cage's intense, self-referential performance.
  • Inspired by the real-life Lunada Bay Boys surf gang, the story blends hallucinatory visuals with incisive social commentary.
  • Following premieres at Cannes 2024 and SXSW 2025, the film is positioned as a potential cult classic ahead of its U.S. release.