The Surfer

Nicolas Cage brings full-throttle intensity to this psychological thriller about a dad who is pushed to the edge by local surfers when he returns to his beloved childhood beach with his son. Nicolas Cage gets gnarly as a man pushed to the edge in Lorcan Finnegan’s trippy psychological thriller that tackles toxic masculinity. Cage’s unnamed divorced dad takes his son (Finn Little) on a trip to his favourite childhood surf spot, where he dreams of buying back his beach house. His perfect plan is shattered when a local surf gang, led by Julian McMahon’s Scally, becomes threatening. As Cage’s character is increasingly humiliated, his temper starts to boil in the heat. With nods to Ozploitation hits like Wake In Fright, Cage offers another deliriously disturbing turn in a film full of suspense and surprises. Screening as part of Official Selection The screening on 1 March will be followed by a Q&A with Lorcan Finnegan (director). View all GFF25 Q&A Screenings here. Thanks to Vertigo ReleasingAustralia, Ireland 2024PT1H39MN/C 15+2025-03-01

Nicolas Cage

Julian McMahon

Nicholas Cassim

Lorcan Finnegan

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Showtimes

March 1, 8:30 pm

March 2, 12:40 pm