6.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Surfer (2025)
The Surfer (2025)
Overview
A man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. When he is humiliated by a group of locals, the man is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising and pushes him to his breaking point.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Negative
Viewer Rating
6.7
Overview
A man returns to the idyllic beach of his childhood to surf with his son. When he is humiliated by a group of locals, the man is drawn into a conflict that keeps rising and pushes him to his breaking point.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film's central critique of violent, exclusionary tribalism, toxic masculinity, and the enforcement of group boundaries through intimidation aligns with left-leaning concerns about social justice, inclusion, and challenging oppressive power dynamics.
The film features a predominantly white and Australian cast without explicit racial or ethnic diversity. However, its narrative strongly critiques toxic masculinity through the portrayal of a violent surf gang and its impact on the protagonist's identity and mental health.
Secondary
The film uses Christian iconography and themes (e.g., Christmas, crucifixion, baptism, fall and salvation narratives) symbolically to depict a character's descent into madness and a dark, absurdist journey. However, these symbols are associated with 'cultish' rituals, 'drug-fueled quasi-baptism,' and 'human sacrifice,' which places the imagery in a distorted and violent context rather than affirming the faith's inherent dignity or virtues.
The Surfer (2025) is a psychological thriller exploring masculinity and identity through its protagonist's struggles. The movie does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, nor does it address LGBTQ+ issues within its storyline. Therefore, there is no direct portrayal or impact on the LGBTQ+ community.
Based on available information, 'The Surfer' does not appear to include or portray transsexual characters or explore gender/sexual transformation themes. The narrative focuses on a man's psychological unraveling and themes of masculinity, with no identifiable transgender characters or related story arcs.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "The Surfer" is an original psychological thriller without direct adaptation from source material or historical figures with pre-established canonical genders. Therefore, no characters meet the definition of a gender swap.
The film's casting aligns with the described or implied racial backgrounds of its characters. No character with an established race in source material or history is portrayed by an actor of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.9
5.8
Critic Ratings
8.4
6.7
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