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Surfer, Dude

2008·Movie
1h 25min·R
24
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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Hopefulness5
  • Wholesome4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • World Immersion4
  • Ambiguity4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction4
  • Acting4
  • Meta Narrative4

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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A wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.
Stoner ComedyExistential CrisisSurfer CultureLighthearted & GoofyPop SoundtrackCalifornia VibeSilly HumorFriendshipEasy Viewing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Surfer, Dude

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Where can I stream Surfer, Dude legally?

Surfer, Dude is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV, and Starz in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Surfer, Dude worth watching?

24
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25/100 (IMDb 4.6, Rotten Tomatoes 0%, and Metacritic 16). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Surfer, Dude rated?

RStrong languageDrug use

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and drug use.

How long is Surfer, Dude?

1 h 25 min

Surfer, Dude runs 1 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Surfer, Dude?

Critics16
Audiences40

Not quite. Audiences rate Surfer, Dude higher (40) than critics (16). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Surfer, Dude a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$69,000

No. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $69,000 worldwide, 1% of its budget.

What language is Surfer, Dude in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Surfer, Dude?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Surfer, Dude in 42 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.