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Surge

2020, Mystery & thriller/Drama, 1h 45m

56 Reviews Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Discomfiting by design, Surge will wear some viewers down -- but Ben Whishaw's mesmerizing performance keeps the action gripping even when it's hard to take. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Joseph (Ben Whishaw) is trapped in a soulless job, living a life devoid of emotion and meaning. After an impulsive act of rebellion, Joseph unleashes a wilder version of himself. He is propelled on a reckless journey through London, ultimately experiencing what it feels like to be alive. Premiered at Sundance and Berlinale.

Genre:

Mystery & thriller, Drama
Original Language:

English (United Kingdom)
Director:

Aneil Karia
Producer:

Julia Godzinskaya, Sophie Vickers
Writer:

Aneil Karia, Rupert Jones, Rita Kalnejais
Release Date (Theaters):

Sep 24, 2021 limited
Release Date (Streaming):

Oct 25, 2021
Runtime:

1h 45m
Distributor:

FilmRise

Cast & Crew

Ben Whishaw
Joseph

Ellie Haddington

Ellie Haddington

Ian Gelder

Jasmine Jobson
Lily

Laurence Spellman

Laurence Spellman
Scott

Ryan McKen
Emre

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Critic Reviews for Surge

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Full Review… Tim Cogshell FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

Full Review… K. Austin Collins Rolling Stone

Full Review… Alexandra Heller-Nicholas The Blue Lenses

Full Review… William Bibbiani TheWrap

Full Review… Isaac Feldberg RogerEbert.com

Full Review… William Repass Slant Magazine

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Full Review… David Reddish Queerty

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Full Review… Martha K. Baker KDHX (St. Louis)

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