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Surfer, Dude (2008)

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Reviews Counted:45

Fresh:19

Rotten:26

Average Rating:4.6/10

Rated: Not Rated

Runtime: 85 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:Sep 5, 2008 Limited

Synopsis: Matthew McConaughey stars in this film as Steve Addington, an A-list surfer who comes home to find Malibu has changed. Gone are the times when surfers lived just to catch a wave; now it's all about... Matthew McConaughey stars in this film as Steve Addington, an A-list surfer who comes home to find Malibu has changed. Gone are the times when surfers lived just to catch a wave; now it's all about sponsorships, virtual reality, and money, but all Steve wants to do is surf. But when the West Coast waves turn flat, Steve's options are gone with the tide. SURFER, DUDE also stars Woody Harrelson, Scott Glenn, Willie Nelson, and Alexie Gilmore. [More]

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Willie Nelson, Alexie Gilmore

Starring: Matthew McConaughey, Woody Harrelson, Willie Nelson, Alexie Gilmore, Scott Glenn, Jeffrey Nordling, Ramon Rodriguez

Director: S.R. Bindler

Director: S.R. Bindler
Screenwriter: George Mays, Mark Gustawes, S.R. Bindler, Cory Van Dyke
Story: George Mays
Producer: Matthew McConaughey, Gus Gustawes, Mark Gustawes
Composer: Xavier Rudd, Blake Neely
Studio: Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Marcus W.11/18/09
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Casey J.11/11/09
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Fredric B.9/8/09
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It wasn't that bad. But then it wasn't very good, either. If you want great acting or even much... More
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Wow. terrible movie. Which A list surfers do you know that ride Mals? 70's style hippies which... More
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