Get ready to dive deep into emotion and grit with The Surfer, a powerful new Stan Original Film starring the ever-iconic Nicolas Cage. Set against the raw, sun-drenched beauty of Yallingup in Western Australia, this haunting tale promises more than just surf and sea—it’s a journey into the heart of a man wrestling with pride, belonging, and identity.
Premiering at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, The Surfer proudly follows in the footsteps of Australian cinema gems like Strictly Ballroom, Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, and Nitram. Written by Thomas Martin and shot entirely on location in Margaret River, Busselton, Perth, and the coastal town of Yallingup, the film unfolds with both vulnerability and force.
Cage leads a phenomenal cast of Australian talent—including Julian McMahon, Miranda Tapsell, Finn Little, and Rahel Romahn—as a man who returns to his homeland seeking peace, only to be tested by a group of territorial surfers and his own unraveling sense of self. What begins as a quiet homecoming quickly turns into a battle for dignity, legacy, and inner truth.
Produced with the support of Screenwest, and brought to life by a collaboration of Australian and Irish creatives, The Surfer is more than a film—it’s an emotional swell that asks: who are we, when everything familiar turns against us?
Audiences in Australia will be the first to experience this cinematic ride when The Surfer premieres in cinemas on May 15, through CinemaPlus and Madman Entertainment. For those who prefer to stream, mark your calendars—The Surfer arrives exclusively on Stan from June 15.
Whether on the big screen or from the comfort of your home, The Surfer is a story of resilience, reckoning, and the waves we all must face.
