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Surge

2020·Movie
1h 40min
IMDb6.2Metacritic516.6

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Surge fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Tension7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Catharsis5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A man goes on a bold and reckless journey of self-liberation through London. After he robs a bank he releases a wilder version of himself, ultimately experiencing what it feels like to be alive.
Psychological ThrillerCrimeLondonSocial CommentaryRebellionMental HealthExistentialUnconventionalCharacter Study

Crew

Directed by:
Aneil Karia, James R. Kipping, Alexandra Beahan
Written by:
Rita Kalnejais, Rupert Jones
Produced by:
Rose Garnett, Scott O'Donnell, Coral Knights
Composed by:
Linda Forsén, Nick Baldock, Andrew Stirk

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Surge

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Where can I stream Surge legally?

PrimePeacockKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsPeacock Premium+

Surge is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ 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 Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Surge worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Metacritic 51). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Surge rated?

ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Content advisories: violence, strong language, and drug use.

How long is Surge?

1 h 40 min

Surge runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Surge?

Critics51
Audiences64

Not quite. Audiences rate Surge higher (64) than critics (51). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Surge in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch Surge?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Surge in 41 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.