4.6
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The Surfer
1986·Movie
·1h 30min·
About
Sam Barlow is a Vietnam veteran who runs a small store that caters to surfers in this action thriller. When his best friend is murdered, Sam takes on the mobsters to avenge the death. With the help of a beautiful blonde, Sam uncovers a sex scandal involving a high-ranking government official. Also implicated are a sadistic soldier of fortune and a corrupt cop who tries to impede the investigation.
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Questions about The Surfer
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Is The Surfer worth watching?
48
MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 4.6 and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is The Surfer?
1 h 30 min
The Surfer runs 1 h 30 min.
Do critics and audiences agree on The Surfer?
Critics67
Audiences52
Not quite. Critics rate The Surfer higher (67) than audiences (52). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.
What language is The Surfer in?
English
It was made in English. Produced in Australia.
What tropes does The Surfer use?
Bait-and-SwitchThe Worf EffectNo Name GivenSerious BusinessForeshadowingTestosterone PoisoningChekhov's GunLimited WardrobeWorld of JerkassBottle EpisodeGaslightingSecret Test of Characterand 11 more
TV Tropes lists 23 storytelling tropes for The Surfer, including Bait-and-Switch, The Worf Effect, No Name Given.