The Pro (2015): cast, story & where to watch

2015 · Film · ★ 7.3

The Pro poster

Released in 2015, The Pro is a drama and romance film directed by André Velts, running about 98 minutes.

What it’s about. The Pro tells the story of a young surfer, Tiaan Nothnagel that has to come to terms with the accidental death of his best friend, Dirkie Lawrence just before their last year at school.After Dirkie’s death, Tiaan swears off surfing for good, as he can’t stand to be reminded of everything that he and Dirkie shared. But then, Dirkie’s twin sister (who went to live with their dad after their parents split up the previous year) arrives in town on a mission: to be selected to go on Wave-Seekers, a fictional World Surf Tour and something that Tiaan and Dirkie dreamt of doing.

Who’s in it. The Pro stars Edwin van der Walt as Tiaan Nothnagel, Reine Swart as Yvette Lawrence, Vilje Maritz as Dirkie Lawrence and Arno Greeff as Dustin Jackson, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, The Pro has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pro page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Pro tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Pro (2015)?
In US, The Pro is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Pro worth watching?
The Pro holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Pro?
The Pro stars Edwin van der Walt, Reine Swart, Vilje Maritz, Arno Greeff and Bennie Fourie.
When was The Pro released?
The Pro was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.