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The Surface

  • 2014
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
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4.8/10
1.2K
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The Surface (2014)
A chance meeting in the middle of Lake Michigan forces two desperate strangers, each on the brink of disaster, to confront their worst fears.
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Two strangers, both at the end of their rope, suddenly meet in the middle of the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan.Two strangers, both at the end of their rope, suddenly meet in the middle of the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan.Two strangers, both at the end of their rope, suddenly meet in the middle of the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan.

  • Director
    • Gil Cates Jr.
  • Writer
    • Jeff Gendelman
  • Stars
    • Sean Astin
    • Mimi Rogers
    • Chris Mulkey
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.8/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gil Cates Jr.
    • Writer
      • Jeff Gendelman
    • Stars
      • Sean Astin
      • Mimi Rogers
      • Chris Mulkey
    • 38User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Sean Astin
    Sean Astin
    • Mitch
    Mimi Rogers
    Mimi Rogers
    • Kim
    Chris Mulkey
    Chris Mulkey
    • Kelly
    John Emmet Tracy
    John Emmet Tracy
    • Bank Manager
    Jeff Gendelman
    Jeff Gendelman
    • John
    Chike Johnson
    Neil Willenson
    Neil Willenson
    • Nelson, Fox TV Cameraman
    Dylan Simon
    • Cheering Fan
    Lisa Mihelich
    Lisa Mihelich
    • Cheering Fan
    Marilyn Overstreet
    • Casey Enright
    • (as Marilyn Feldner)
    Sam Fuhrer
    • The Waterskier
    Megan Lorie
    • Amanda Enright
    Rachel Renee
    • Laurie
    Elvis Thao
    • Factory Worker
    David John Rosenthal
    • Fisherman
    Deleono Johnson
    • Factory Worker
    Robert A. Smith
    Veronica Handeland
    • Bowling Alley Patron
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Gil Cates Jr.
    • Writer
      • Jeff Gendelman
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    • Trivia
      Inspired by actual events.
    • Goofs
      After bringing Kelly on board his boat Mitch attempts to start his boat to take them home but the motor sputters and smokes and won't start. But when he pulls the motor up he finds that the prop has broken off which would not have caused the problems previously shown.
    • Quotes

      Kelly: When I was a child, my mother used to say to me, "If you had another brain, it would be lonesome." Talking to you, I finally understand what she meant.

    • Connections
      Edited into Gasparilla International Film Festival News Package (2015)
    • Soundtracks
      Anytime That You Like
      Performed by Familiar Looking Strangers
      Written by Paul Baker

    User reviews38

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    7/10

    Nice film

    A very quiet character study. Down and out Mitch (Sean Astin) rescues a downed pilot in Lake Michigan and so rescues himself.

    This is not action movie but a quiet movie.

    Loved the lake boating scenes. Captures the everyday dangers that boaters have to overcome. Mitch rescuing the pilot is really just him rescuing his father.

    Very moving . Give the movie a chance.
    • keithco-95565
    • Jun 17, 2019
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    • Release date
      • May 16, 2016 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La superficie
    • Filming locations
      • Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
    • Production company
      • Good Note Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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