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Surf Nazis Must Die

1987·Movie
1h 21min·NR
24
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High energy, funny, emotionally cool.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis5
  • Family Dynamics3
  • Pathos1

Humor

Plenty of dark humor and absurdist humor

  • Dark Humor8
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Satire & Parody6

World

Kept in the background

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Novelty5
  • World Immersion4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction4
  • Acting4
  • Narrative Structure3

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Visual Stylization5
  • Music Centrality5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightParty VibePartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBackground WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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The Beaches Have Become Battlefields... The Waves Are A War Zone!

When a Black oil well worker is killed by a band of California neo-Nazis, his gun-wielding grandmother busts out of her retirement home to avenge him.
Cult ClassicExploitation FilmB-MovieCampy ActionRevenge ThrillerAbsurdist ComedyOutrageous ViolenceGrindhouse AestheticPost-Apocalyptic Tone

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Surf Nazis Must Die

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Where can I stream Surf Nazis Must Die legally?

Surf Nazis Must Die is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Troma NOW in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fandango at Home Free, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Surf Nazis Must Die worth watching?

24
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25/100 (IMDb 3.8, Rotten Tomatoes 17%, and Metacritic 28). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Surf Nazis Must Die rated?

NRViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Surf Nazis Must Die?

1 h 21 min

Surf Nazis Must Die runs 1 h 21 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Surf Nazis Must Die?

Critics23
Audiences34

Not quite. Audiences rate Surf Nazis Must Die higher (34) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Surf Nazis Must Die in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Surf Nazis Must Die?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Surf Nazis Must Die in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Surf Nazis Must Die use?

Off with His Head!Evil LaughBoom, Headshot!Hook HandLicking the BladeDastardly Dapper DerbyThe Evil GeniusPre-Mortem One-LinerUnholy MatrimonyRoaring Rampage of RevengeNamed After Somebody FamousVisible Boom Micand 47 more

TV Tropes lists 59 storytelling tropes for Surf Nazis Must Die, including Off with His Head!, Evil Laugh, Boom, Headshot!.