Red Surf (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 3.7
Released in 1989, Red Surf is an action, thriller and drama film directed by H. Gordon Boos, running about 104 minutes. “As gang leaders they were brutal - but when they tried to get a normal life hell broke loose!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Remar and Attila are a couple of surfers who also deal drugs to make a living. They are trying to set up a final deal with local drug lord, Calavera, when their friend True Blue is busted by the cops. Blue talks too much in the police station and Calavera is out for revenge because of the betrayal.
Who’s in it. Red Surf stars George Clooney as Remar, Doug Savant as Attila, Dedee Pfeiffer as Rebecca and Philip McKeon as True Blue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Red Surf has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Red Surf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Red Surf tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Red Surf (1989)?
- In US, Red Surf is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Red Surf worth watching?
- Red Surf holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Red Surf?
- Red Surf stars George Clooney, Doug Savant, Dedee Pfeiffer, Philip McKeon and Rick Najera.
- When was Red Surf released?
- Red Surf was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.