Overview

• The Surfer, directed by Lorcan Finnegan and starring Nicolas Cage, explores themes of toxic masculinity, identity crisis, and the desire to reclaim lost roots.
• Set in the fictional Luna Bay, the story follows Cage's unnamed protagonist as he faces hostility from a local surf gang while attempting to buy his childhood home.
• Critics have praised Cage’s ‘Gonzo energy’ performance, which anchors the film’s surreal visuals and non-linear storytelling.
• The film’s hallucinatory style and allegorical take on masculinity have drawn mixed reactions, with some finding it pretentious and others lauding its boldness.
• Now playing in UK cinemas, The Surfer continues Cage’s late-career resurgence in unconventional, edgy roles.