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Surfer, Dude

  • 2008
  • K-13
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
9K
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Surfer, Dude (2008)
DVD trailer
Play trailer2:26
16 Videos
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Comedy

A wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.A wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.A wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.

  • Director
    • S.R. Bindler
  • Writers
    • S.R. Bindler
    • Mark Gustawes
    • George R. Mays
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Woody Harrelson
    • Willie Nelson
  • See production, box office & company info
  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • S.R. Bindler
    • Writers
      • S.R. Bindler
      • Mark Gustawes
      • George R. Mays
    • Stars
      • Matthew McConaughey
      • Woody Harrelson
      • Willie Nelson
    • 46User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 16Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos16

    Surfer, Dude
    Trailer 2:26
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    Surfer, Dude: Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:33
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    Webisode: Living
    Clip 2:45
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    Webisode: Teasing
    Clip 1:41
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    Dude Moment: Be Cool
    Clip 0:25
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    Dude Moment: Pants
    Clip 0:22
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    Dude Moment: Fish
    Clip 0:20
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    Your Shirt Off
    Featurette 1:21
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    Just Keep Motorin'
    Featurette 2:40
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    Just Keep Surfin'
    Featurette 2:05
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    Just Keep Tokin'
    Featurette 1:46
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    Just Keep Livin'
    Featurette 1:51
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    Photos80

    Matthew McConaughey and Zachary Knighton in Surfer, Dude (2008)
    Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson in Surfer, Dude (2008)
    Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, and Elliot Davis in Surfer, Dude (2008)
    Matthew McConaughey, Zachary Knighton, Nathan Phillips, and Todd Stashwick in Surfer, Dude (2008)
    Matthew McConaughey in Surfer, Dude (2008)
    Matthew McConaughey in Surfer, Dude (2008)
    Matthew McConaughey in Surfer, Dude (2008)
    Matthew McConaughey in Surfer, Dude (2008)
    Matthew McConaughey, Zachary Knighton, Nathan Phillips, and Todd Stashwick in Surfer, Dude (2008)
    Matthew McConaughey in Surfer, Dude (2008)
    Matthew McConaughey in Surfer, Dude (2008)
    Matthew McConaughey, Zachary Knighton, Nathan Phillips, and Todd Stashwick in Surfer, Dude (2008)

    Top cast

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    Matthew McConaughey
    Matthew McConaughey
    • Steve Addington
    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • Jack Mayweather
    Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson
    • Farmer Bob
    Alexie Gilmore
    Alexie Gilmore
    • Danni Martin
    Jeffrey Nordling
    Jeffrey Nordling
    • Eddie Zarno
    Zachary Knighton
    Zachary Knighton
    • Brillo Murphy
    • (as Zach Knighton)
    Todd Stashwick
    Todd Stashwick
    • Vic Hayes
    Nathan Phillips
    Nathan Phillips
    • Baker Smith
    Ramón Rodríguez
    Ramón Rodríguez
    • Lupe La Rosa
    • (as Ramon Rodriguez)
    Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn
    • Alister Greenbough
    John Terry
    John Terry
    • Mercer Martin
    Sarah Wright
    Sarah Wright
    • Stacy
    K.D. Aubert
    K.D. Aubert
    • April-May
    • (as KD Aubert)
    Johnny Sneed
    Johnny Sneed
    • Technical Director
    Nancy Fish
    Nancy Fish
    • Margaret
    Nolan North
    Nolan North
    • Mr. Simons
    Cassandra Hepburn
    Cassandra Hepburn
    • Luanne
    Mario Revolori
    Mario Revolori
    • Mexican Boy
    • (as Mario Quinonez Jr.)
    • Director
      • S.R. Bindler
    • Writers
      • S.R. Bindler
      • Mark Gustawes
      • George R. Mays
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Willie Nelson accepted his part without reading the script.
    • Goofs
      The two connected checks offered to Steve at the party house were drawn on Broadway Bank, in Santa Monica, Ca. from a company called: Beachway Industries, for $50,000 each. The problem was, there weren't any account numbers on the checks.
    • Quotes

      Jack Mayweather: Dude, you just harshed my morning mellow.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Lakeview Terrace/The Women/Surfer Dude/Towelhead (2008)
    • Soundtracks
      Star-Spangled Banner
      Lyrics by Francis Scott Key and music by John Stafford Smith

      Performed by Matthew McConaughey and Blake Neely

    User reviews46

    Review
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    4/10
    Nothing really happens ... nothing.
    I generally like movies about surfing - documentaries, fiction and even animated flicks. While this movie started out fine, by the end, I really had no idea why the movie was made. Nothing really happens. Nothing. Furthermore, this movie is actually only 75 minutes long (without the credits)! That's pretty short, but it fits since there isn't really any story.

    I did like the beginning though - there are cool surfing shots, lots of specialized surfer lingo, and a cool introduction to McConaughey's character as a legendary surfer. And that was not all, the beginning also gives us an exotic high-tech firm w/3D virtual technology, a surfer reality show and even a flashy/upscale topless beach party (it was very well done!).

    However, in terms of where all these elements go, the movie tanks. McConaughey's character walks around confused and dejected because there's no surf ... all while he's continually assaulted by the high tech firm that's pressuring him to sign a contract.

    As a movie, it's pretty terrible. However, I must say that I still enjoyed a lot of the above elements for their fun-spirited nature. For the general viewer though, there's definitely no point in seeing this movie.
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    • Vic_max
    • May 28, 2009

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    FAQ3

    • Is "Surfer, Dude" based on a book?
    • Why is there a comma in the title?
    • What is the wind instrument that Steve is playing when "East Coast" goes to his place?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 8, 2009 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Anchor Bay Entertainment (United States)
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Surfer Dude
    • Filming locations
      • Australia
    • Production companies
      • Berk/Lane Entertainment
      • J.K. Livin Productions
      • Winchester Capital Partners
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $52,132
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,971
      • Sep 7, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $52,132
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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