The Surfer (2024)

The film's central critique of exclusionary localism, toxic masculinity, and the manipulation of group identity, coupled with its subtle anti-colonial subtext, firmly aligns its dominant themes with progressive values.

The film demonstrates significant DEI through its intentional casting of an Indigenous Australian actress in the sole prominent female role. Furthermore, the narrative explicitly critiques traditional masculine identities and exclusionary localism, portraying these aspects negatively as central to its themes.

The film's narrative centers on male relationships and conflicts, exploring themes of masculinity, tribalism, and identity crises. There is no significant representation or exploration of LGBTQ+ characters or themes noted in the available information, leading to an N/A rating for LGBTQ+ portrayal.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.