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Nicolas Cage’s ‘The Surfer’ Readies for U.S. Release as Critics Praise Its Dark Themes

The psychological beach thriller explores toxic masculinity and survival, with Cage delivering a self-reflective performance.

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

  • Nicolas Cage stars in 'The Surfer,' a psychological thriller about a father trapped and tormented by local bullies at his childhood surf spot in Western Australia.
  • Directed by Lorcan Finnegan and written by Thomas Martin, the film blends dark humor, surreal imagery, and social critique of bro culture and toxic masculinity.
  • Critics have highlighted Cage’s performance, which leans into his signature self-directed, heightened emotional style, as a central draw of the film.
  • The film has garnered attention for its unsettling atmosphere and hallucinatory visuals, featuring motifs like snakes, bugs, and squawking birds to amplify tension.
  • Set for U.S. release on May 2 with an R rating, and U.K. release on May 9, 'The Surfer' continues to build anticipation following strong festival receptions at Cannes and SXSW.