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Sisqó teaches white kids to surf in Costa Rica. No, this isn't a fever dream.
TMDB
26
IMDb
22
Rotten Tomatoes
18
Audience Score
18
Google
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Surf School (2006)

so-bad-it's-good2000s time capsulestraight-to-DVD energy

Overview

Comedy

A rag-tag bunch of seniors, complete outsiders at their surf-crazed Laguna Beach High School, decide to crash the biggest team surf contest. In order to prevail, however, they must do one important thing...learn to surf! We're taking your classic Cinderella story into the world of surfing, complete with hi-jinx and the aesthetic beauty of surf mecca Costa Rica, our spectacular set location

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sportssurfingsurfboard
underdog redemptioncultural appropriation with zero self-awarenessfound family of misfits

Standout Aspects

Acting

Sisqó's entire existence in this film

Production

Costa Rica masquerading as Laguna Beach

Costume

Y2K fashion crimes preserved in amber

Best for:Friends: Irony-fueled group roast session required·Background: Perfect for phone-scrolling with occasional glances·Rewatch: Only if you're chasing that specific 2006 brain damage
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Director

Joel Silverman

ReleasedSep 1, 2006
Runtime1h 23m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensitylow
Tonelight
Feellight
Budget$5M
Slow Hand Releasing

Top Cast

Corey Sevier

Corey Sevier

Jordan

Sisqó

Sisqó

Mo

Laura Bell Bundy

Laura Bell Bundy

Doris

Lee Norris

Lee Norris

Larry

Diane Delano

Diane Delano

Tillie

Angie Ruiz

Angie Ruiz

Mariana

Miko Hughes

Miko Hughes

Taz

Aubrie Lemon

Aubrie Lemon

Belga

Ryan Carnes

Ryan Carnes

Tyler

Lin Shaye

Lin Shaye

Larry's Mom

Beverly Leech

Beverly Leech

Jordan's Mom

Cheryl Francis Harrington

Cheryl Francis Harrington

Mofika

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Sisqó's final major film role before he returned to music and reality TV. The universe corrected itself.

Cultural

Shot entirely in Costa Rica with local surfers as extras, yet insists it's Laguna Beach. Geography is a social construct apparently.

YouTube

SURF SCHOOL Trailer

SURF SCHOOL Trailer

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