Lionsgate and Roadside Attractions have unveiled the official trailer and poster for The Surfer, a psychological thriller directed by Lorcan Finnegan. Starring Nicolas Cage, Julian McMahon, Nic Cassim, Miranda Tapsell, Alexander Bertrand, and Justin Rosniak, the film arrives in theaters nationwide on May 2, 2025.
The Surfer follows a father returning to his childhood beach, eager to surf with his son. Tensions rise when a local group issues a warning that outsiders are not welcome on their waves. As summer temperatures soar, the conflict escalates, driving him closer to his breaking point. Written by Thomas Martin and produced by Leonora Darby, James Harris, Robert Connolly, James Grandison, Brunella Coccighlia, Nicolas Cage, and Nathan Klingher, this film explores the depths of pride, territorial aggression, and survival.