In The Surfer, Nicolas Cage stars as a man returning to his childhood beach, only to find himself locked in a brutal battle for respect, identity, and sanity. Shunned by the aggressive local surfers who rule the coastline, his petty dispute over a wave spirals into an epic psychological showdown.

Directed by Lorcan Finnegan (Vivarium), The Surfer fuses mythic undertones, raw ego, and hypnotic landscapes into a sun-bleached psychodrama. Cage rides the line between desperation and defiance, delivering one of his most gripping performances yet. The film promises a feverish journey through localism, masculinity, and existential dread — all unfolding in the relentless heat of an Australian summer.

Watch the official trailer now and prepare to be pulled under.