Apple TVThe Surfer (2025)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.9
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....
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Political: Leans Left
Diversity: High
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
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Strong Left
Primary
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.
Secondary
'The Surfer' (2024) does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Available information indicates the film's focus is on masculinity and psychological horror, with no explicit mention or indication of LGBTQ+ presence in its narrative or character portrayals.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film's narrative is original and heavily centered on male characters, exploring themes of masculinity. There is no indication of any character being established as one gender in prior material or history and then portrayed as a different gender in this film.
The film is an original story with no pre-existing source material or historical figures. The provided information explicitly states "no noted race-swapping," indicating that no characters with established races were portrayed by actors of a different race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.5
5.9
Critic Ratings
8.4
6.7
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