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Surfer, Dude (2008)

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Average Rating:1.0/10

Runtime: 85 mins

Genre: Comedies

US Box Office: $0

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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I can say with all honesty that I don't know what Surfer, Dude's purpose was, but if it was to put me to sleep, then it succeeded.

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Since the film was shot for only $6 million, I wouldn’t be surprised if pro-hemp costars Woody Harrelson and Willie Nelson were paid in weed. (In lieu of weed or cash, Scott Glenn accepted teeth. Judging by his smile, you can never have too many.)

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