The Surfer King (2007): cast, story & where to watch

2007 · Film · ★ 3.9

The Surfer King poster

Released in 2007, The Surfer King is a comedy and family film directed by Bernard Murray Jr., running about 95 minutes. “Seventeen-year old Robbie Zirpollo has a problem. As the film opens, his mother is driving him to his new summer job...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Get stoked because the laughs roll as fast and furious as the waves in this sexy, hilarious ride! New kid is town Robbie Zirpollo (Randy Wayne, TV's Dukes Of Hazard: The Beginning) gets a job at a local water park and meets a motley crew of co-workers (with Alan Thicke, TV's Growing Pains and comedian Gabriel Iglesias), including the park owner's gorgeous daughter, Tiffany (Cerina Vincent, Not Another Teen Movie). As Robbie gets caught up in a troublesome park love triangle, his co-workers convince this fish out of water to enter the "Employee Olympics" wave pool competition to become the next Surfer King. But the conniving Tiffany has other plans for Robbie.

Who’s in it. The Surfer King stars Cerina Vincent, Lindsay Wagner, Keri Lynn Pratt and Randy Wayne, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, The Surfer King has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Surfer King page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Surfer King tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Surfer King (2007)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Surfer King change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Surfer King worth watching?
The Surfer King holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Surfer King?
The Surfer King stars Cerina Vincent, Lindsay Wagner, Keri Lynn Pratt, Randy Wayne and Alan Thicke.
When was The Surfer King released?
The Surfer King was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.