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Surfer, Dude

  • 2008
  • R
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
4.6/10
9.3K
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Surfer, Dude (2008)
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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 info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    9.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • S.R. Bindler
    • Writers
      • S.R. Bindler
      • Mark Gustawes
      • George R. Mays
    • Stars
      • Matthew McConaughey
      • Woody Harrelson
      • Willie Nelson
    • 50User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
    • 16Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Videos16

    Surfer, Dude
    Trailer 2:26
    Surfer, Dude
    Surfer, Dude: Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 2:33
    Surfer, Dude: Theatrical Trailer
    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

    Photos80

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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
    • Production, box office & more 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, California from a company called Beachway Industries, for $50,000 each. The problem: there were no account numbers on the checks.
    • Quotes

      Jack Mayweather: I just want you to know, dude, you just harshed my morning mellow, okay?

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: 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 reviews50

    Featured review
    8/10

    Simplicity

    This movie is about simplicity of life being threatened by too much greed. Our American life has decayed so far out of simplicity that there's now a whole generation that has no idea what a simple life is like. No wonder so many people don't get this movie!

    I surf and have for 20 years. I know a lot more surfers who are like these guys than aren't! All these guys whining about this not "being real" in regards to surfing need to lighten up a bit. Surfing used to be a lot of fun until it became mainstream and overcrowded. That's why I usually paddle over to the next peak to get away from the crowds even if it's not as good.

    This movie is more about a guy who loves his lifestyle and having it threatened by extinction than anything else.

    Take example from Tyler Durdin and "just let go". Let go of expectations and you might just find a gem right under your nose.
    • gregormandella
    • Mar 20, 2009
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    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

    Tech 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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