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The Surface

  • 20142014
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
1.1K
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The Surface (2014)
A chance meeting in the middle of Lake Michigan forces two desperate strangers, each on the brink of disaster, to confront their worst fears.
Play trailer1:30
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  • Drama
  • Thriller

Two strangers, both at the end of their rope, suddenly meet in the middle of the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan.Two strangers, both at the end of their rope, suddenly meet in the middle of the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan.Two strangers, both at the end of their rope, suddenly meet in the middle of the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan.

IMDb RATING
4.7/10
1.1K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Gil Cates Jr.
  • Writer
    • Jeff Gendelman
  • Stars
    • Sean Astin
    • Mimi Rogers
    • Chris Mulkey
Top credits
  • Director
    • Gil Cates Jr.
  • Writer
    • Jeff Gendelman
  • Stars
    • Sean Astin
    • Mimi Rogers
    • Chris Mulkey
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 35User reviews
    • 1Critic review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:30
    Official Trailer
    Exclusive Clip
    Clip 0:48
    Exclusive Clip

    Photos15

    Sean Astin in The Surface (2014)
    Chris Mulkey in The Surface (2014)
    Sean Astin in The Surface (2014)
    The Surface (2014)
    Sean Astin and Chris Mulkey in The Surface (2014)
    The Surface (2014)
    Sean Astin and Chris Mulkey in The Surface (2014)
    The Surface (2014)
    Sean Astin in The Surface (2014)
    Sean Astin in The Surface (2014)
    Sean Astin in The Surface (2014)
    Mimi Rogers and Chris Mulkey in The Surface (2014)

    Top cast

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    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Mitchas Mitch
    Mimi Rogers
    Mimi Rogers
    • Kimas Kim
    Chris Mulkey
    Chris Mulkey
    • Kellyas Kelly
    John Emmet Tracy
    John Emmet Tracy
    • Bank Manageras Bank Manager
    Neil Willenson
    Neil Willenson
    • Nelson, Fox TV Cameramanas Nelson, Fox TV Cameraman
    Chike Johnson
    Lisa Mihelich
    Lisa Mihelich
    • Cheering Fanas Cheering Fan
    Jeff Gendelman
    Jeff Gendelman
    • Johnas John
    Elvis Thao
    Elvis Thao
    • Factory Workeras Factory Worker
    Robert A. Smith
    Megan Lorie
    • Amanda Enrightas Amanda Enright
    Deleono Johnson
    • Factory Workeras Factory Worker
    Sam Fuhrer
    • The Waterskieras The Waterskier
    Rachel Renee
    • Laurieas Laurie
    David John Rosenthal
    • Fishermanas Fisherman
    Dylan Simon
    • Cheering Fanas Cheering Fan
    Veronica Handeland
    • Bowling Alley Patronas Bowling Alley Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Adam Holbus
    • Cheering Fanas Cheering Fan
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gil Cates Jr.
    • Writer
      • Jeff Gendelman
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    Storyline

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    Two strangers, both at the end of their rope, suddenly meet in the middle of the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan.
    • stranger
    • lake michigan
    • Plot summary
    • Add synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Sometimes You Look For The End. Sometimes It Looks For You.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • Not Rated
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Inspired by actual events.
    • Goofs
      After bringing Kelly on board his boat Mitch attempts to start his boat to take them home but the motor sputters and smokes and won't start. But when he pulls the motor up he finds that the prop has broken off which would not have caused the problems previously shown.
    • Quotes

      Kelly: When I was a child, my mother used to say to me, "If you had another brain, it would be lonesome." Talking to you, I finally understand what she meant.

    • Connections
      Edited into Gasparilla International Film Festival News Package (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Anytime That You Like
      Performed by Familiar Looking Strangers
      Written by Paul Baker

    User reviews35

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    Top review
    6/10
    Good film.
    I like this movie. It was simple. I think people have forgotten how to enjoy a simple movie with a simple message. It is such a breath of fresh air not to have some stupid twisted ending.
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    • kcroslin-90375
    • Apr 13, 2021

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 16, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La superficie
    • Filming locations
      • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    • Production company
      • Good Note Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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