Dare to Surf (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2019, Dare to Surf is a drama film directed by Taneem Rahman Angshu, running about 150 minutes.
What it’s about. In a small beach town in Bangladesh, fearless Ayesha confronts social prohibition and violent opposition from her poverty-ridden family to surf. Like few other youngsters, she and her best friend Sohel are trained by self-made Bangladeshi surfer, Amir. As this unusual surfing enthusiasm gets international attention from surfing community and documentary filmmakers, fund money generates jealousy, squabbles, and power tussles. While surfing brings newfound fame and glory to Sohel, it is the 'prohibited' love for surfing that brings forced marriage and a life of misery for Ayesha. After seeking an extravagant, reckless lifestyle in the capital city, derailed Sohel returns back to Cox's Bazar, where their passion for surfing reunites them and unleashes a new hope for surfing in the small beach town.
Who’s in it. Dare to Surf stars Sayed Babu as Amir, Sunerah Binte Kamal as Ayesha, Josefine Lindegaard as Esther and Nasir Uddin Khan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Dare to Surf has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hoichoi. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dare to Surf page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dare to Surf tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dare to Surf (2019)?
- In US, Dare to Surf is available to stream on Hoichoi. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dare to Surf worth watching?
- Dare to Surf holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dare to Surf?
- Dare to Surf stars Sayed Babu, Sunerah Binte Kamal, Josefine Lindegaard, Nasir Uddin Khan and Sariful Razz.
- When was Dare to Surf released?
- Dare to Surf was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 150 minutes.