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title: "Surfer, Dude"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/surfer-dude-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 13827
imdb_id: "tt0976247"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 4.5
vote_count: 124
content_rating: "R"
---

# Surfer, Dude (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/surfer-dude-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: Surfer, Dude.
Year: 2008.
Genre: Comedy (American comedy film).
Director: S.R. Bindler.
Release Date: September 5, 2008 (US/North America).
Runtime: 1h 25m.
Rating: R.
Synopsis: A wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.
Cast: Matthew McConaughey (Steve Addington), Woody Harrelson (Jack), Jeffrey Nordling (Eddie Zarno), Willie Nelson (Farmer Bob), Zachary Knighton (Brillo Murphy).
Producers: Sidney Gus Gustawes, Mark Gustawes, Matthew McConaughey.
Writers (Screenplay): S.R. Bindler, Mark Gustawes, George R. Mays, Cory Van Dyke.
Additional Info: Woody Harrelson claims the film

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | YouTube, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: S.R. Bindler

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Matthew McConaughey** as *Steve Addington*
- **Jeffrey Nordling** as *Eddie Zarno*
- **Willie Nelson** as *Farmer Bob*
- **Woody Harrelson** as *Jack*
- **Zachary Knighton** as *Brillo Murphy*
- **Ramón Rodríguez** as *Lupe La Rosa*
- **Travis Fimmel** as *Johnny Doran*
- **Amber Hay** as *Reality House Girl*
- **Scott Glenn** as *Alister Greenbough*
- **Alexie Gilmore** as *Danni Martin*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Surfer, Dude online?
Surfer, Dude is currently available to watch or stream on Philo, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Surfer, Dude worth watching?
Surfer, Dude holds a community rating of 4.5/10 based on 124 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Surfer, Dude and when was it released?
Surfer, Dude is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Surfer, Dude?
Surfer, Dude was directed by S.R. Bindler.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Surfer, Dude — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13827)
- [Surfer, Dude - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfer,_Dude)
- [Surfer, Dude (2008) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0976247/fullcredits/)
- [Surfer, Dude (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13827-surfer-dude/cast)
- [Surfer, Dude - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia](https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surfer,_Dude)
- [Surfer, Dude - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia](https://alchetron.com/)

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