Paritial poster for “The Surfer” featuring Nicholas Cage.
The Surfer — a new psychological thriller starring Nicolas Cage — is coming soon to digital streaming.
Rated R, The Surfer opened in theaters in limited release on May 2. The official summary for The Surfer reads, “In the psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan, a man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. But his desire to hit the waves is thwarted by a group of locals whose mantra is, ‘Don’t live here, don’t surf here.’
“Humiliated and angry, the man is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising in concert with the punishing heat of the summer and pushes him to his breaking point.”
Cage plays the man, known only as “The Surfer,” in the film, while his son is played by Finn Little. The Surfer also stars Julian McMahon as The Surfer’s main antagonist, Scally.
The Surfer is expected to be released on digital streaming via premium video on demand on Friday, June 6, according to When to Stream. While When to Stream is typically accurate with its PVOD reports, the streaming tracker noted that The Surfer’s studio Roadside Attractions and distributor Lionsgate have not announced or confirmed the digital release date and it is subject to change.
The Surfer is currently available for pre-order on Prime Video for $14.99, which will also be the film’s purchase price. Typically, PVOD rental prices are $5 less than purchase prices, so viewers can expect to rent The Surfer for $9.99 for a 48-hour period when it becomes available.
In addition to Prime Video, The Surfer will be available on such digital platforms as AppleTV, Fandango at Home and YouTube.
How Did Audiences And Critics React To ‘The Surfer’?
The Surfer has thus far earned $1.020 million in North American theaters and more than $154,000 internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $1.174 million to date, per The Numbers.
Information on the production budget or marketing spend on The Surfer has not yet been released.
The Surfer earned an 86% “fresh” rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 131 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus reads, “Nicolas Cage expertly rides the waves of toxic masculinity in this sand-filled arena of torment.”
Audiences were not nearly as high on The Surfer on RT, giving the film a 46% “rotten” score on the site’s Popcornmeter based on 250-plus verified user ratings.
The RT audience summary reads, “While the story is too flat for most to ride, Nicolas Cage beguiles as The Surfer, and the iconic Australian backdrop makes for a stunning screensaver.”
The Surfer is still playing in theaters and is expected to arrive on PVOD on June 6.
