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Two suicidal strangers, one sinking boat, zero patience for each other's BS.
TMDB
50
IMDb
48
Rotten Tomatoes
39
Audience Score
39
Google
53
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The Surface (2014)

claustrophobicmelodramaticwaterlogged

Overview

Drama

Two strangers, both at the end of their rope, suddenly meet in the middle of the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan.

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Content warning
suicideboatmilwaukee wisconsinwisconsinairplane crashguiltaccidentalzheimer's diseasedeath of fatherlake michigan+3 more
suicidal ideationgrief and guiltunlikely connectionabsolution

Standout Aspects

Acting

Sean Astin commits to the misery, bless him.

Practical Effects

Real lake, real boat, real 'we're gonna die' energy.

Best for:Solo: Late-night spiral when you need to feel something.·Streaming: Skip the theatre, this is a couch-cry situation.
Heads up:Triggers: Explicit suicide discussions throughout, including methods.·Emotional: Alzheimer's subplot will wreck you if you've lived it.
Gil Cates Jr.

Director

Gil Cates Jr.

ReleasedOct 9, 2014
Runtime1h 26m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy
Good Note Productions

Top Cast

Sean Astin

Sean Astin

Mitch

Chris Mulkey

Chris Mulkey

Kelly

Mimi Rogers

Mimi Rogers

Kim

John Emmet Tracy

John Emmet Tracy

Bank Manager

Elvis Thao

Elvis Thao

Factory Worker

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Filmed entirely on Lake Michigan in Milwaukee during actual dangerous weather conditions; cast was genuinely miserable.

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YouTube

The Surface Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Sean Astin Thriller HD

The Surface Official Trailer 1 (2015) - Sean Astin Thriller HD

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