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Surfer, Dude

  • 20082008
  • RR
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
8.8K
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Surfer, Dude (2008)
DVD trailer
Play trailer2:26
16 Videos
80 Photos
  • 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.
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
8.8K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • S.R. Bindler
  • Writers
    • S.R. Bindler
    • Mark Gustawes(screenplay)
    • George R. Mays
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Woody Harrelson
    • Willie Nelson
Top credits
  • Director
    • S.R. Bindler
  • Writers
    • S.R. Bindler
    • Mark Gustawes(screenplay)
    • George R. Mays
  • Stars
    • Matthew McConaughey
    • Woody Harrelson
    • Willie Nelson
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 45User reviews
    • 22Critic reviews
    • 16Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
  • Videos16

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

    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 Addingtonas Steve Addington
    Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson
    • Jack Mayweatheras Jack Mayweather
    Willie Nelson
    Willie Nelson
    • Farmer Bobas Farmer Bob
    Alexie Gilmore
    Alexie Gilmore
    • Danni Martinas Danni Martin
    Jeffrey Nordling
    Jeffrey Nordling
    • Eddie Zarnoas Eddie Zarno
    Zachary Knighton
    Zachary Knighton
    • Brillo Murphyas Brillo Murphy
    • (as Zach Knighton)
    Todd Stashwick
    Todd Stashwick
    • Vic Hayesas Vic Hayes
    Nathan Phillips
    Nathan Phillips
    • Baker Smithas Baker Smith
    Ramon Rodriguez
    Ramon Rodriguez
    • Lupe La Rosaas Lupe La Rosa
    Scott Glenn
    Scott Glenn
    • Alister Greenboughas Alister Greenbough
    John Terry
    John Terry
    • Mercer Martinas Mercer Martin
    Sarah Wright
    Sarah Wright
    • Stacyas Stacy
    K.D. Aubert
    K.D. Aubert
    • April-Mayas April-May
    • (as KD Aubert)
    Johnny Sneed
    Johnny Sneed
    • Technical Directoras Technical Director
    Nancy Fish
    Nancy Fish
    • Margaretas Margaret
    Nolan North
    Nolan North
    • Mr. Simonsas Mr. Simons
    Cassandra Hepburn
    Cassandra Hepburn
    • Luanneas Luanne
    Mario Revolori
    Mario Revolori
    • Mexican Boyas Mexican Boy
    • (as Mario Quinonez Jr.)
    • Director
      • S.R. Bindler
    • Writers
      • S.R. Bindler
      • Mark Gustawes(screenplay)
      • George R. Mays
    • All cast & crew
    • See more cast details at IMDbPro

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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 The Late Show with Stephen Colbert: Anthony Hopkins & Florian Zeller/Sen. Mazie Hirono (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Star-Spangled Banner
      Lyrics by Francis Scott Key and music by John Stafford Smith

      Performed by Matthew McConaughey and Blake Neely

    User reviews45

    Review
    Top review
    A boring disappointment with no plot
    This film is about a world famous surfer who tries to live according to his ideals, and resists a very generous offer to endorse a surfing video game.

    The plot of "Surfer, Dude" is paper thin, so thin that is almost non existent. The film is just 75 minutes long excluding the credits, and there is not even material to cover half of the screen time. Usually when the plot is non existent, there is something else to make up for it. In "Surfer, Dude" there is no fun, no humour, no moral teaching, no witty lines and not even nice scenery to look at. The only thing that they could come up with to keep viewers interested is plenty of nudity by numerous topless women. And seriously, does Matthew McConaughey really need to be topless all the time? "Surfer, Dude" is hence reduced to a narcissistic vehicle for him to expose himself. "Surfer, Dude" is a boring disappointment.
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    • Gordon-11
    • Jul 14, 2009

    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
      • September 5, 2008 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Anchor Bay Entertainment (United States)
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Hızlı sörfçü
    • Filming locations
      • Australia
    • Production companies
      • Berk/Lane Entertainment
      • J.K. Livin Productions
      • Winchester Capital Partners
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    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
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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