Surrogate (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2008, Surrogate is a drama film directed by Tali Shalom-Ezer, running about 57 minutes.
What it’s about. Eli is a 32 year old man who has problems with relationships with women. Hagar is a surrogate, an alternative partner for practical, sexual therapy. They meet once a week and practice a relationship and intimacy in laboratory conditions. The fictitious relationship between them exposes them both physically and emotionally and brings to surface repressed fears from the real world. The changes Eli goes through during the therapy, along with the secrets revealed, not only shake his own life, but also the life of his family. Between clinic walls, due to an "artificial" process, Eli learns how to love for the first time.
Who’s in it. Surrogate stars Amir Wolf as Eli, Lana Ettinger as Hagar, Rosina Kambus as The Mother and Yonatan Swirski as Yarden, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Surrogate has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Surrogate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Surrogate tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Surrogate (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Surrogate change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Surrogate worth watching?
- Surrogate holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Surrogate?
- Surrogate stars Amir Wolf, Lana Ettinger, Rosina Kambus, Yonatan Swirski and Liat Glick.
- When was Surrogate released?
- Surrogate was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.