The Surface (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2015, The Surface is a drama film directed by Michael J. Saul, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. Evan, an orphaned 22-year-old who grew up in the foster care system, buys a vintage 8mm camera in a yard sale from an elderly man, ends up with reels of the man's old home movies, and begins to live vicariously through these home movies.
Who’s in it. The Surface stars Harry Hains as Evan Jones, Nicholas McDonald as Chris Stentz, Michael Redford as Peter Berg and Kyle Patrick Darling as Justin Fishman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Surface has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Surface page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Surface tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Surface (2015)?
- In US, The Surface is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Surface worth watching?
- The Surface holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Surface?
- The Surface stars Harry Hains, Nicholas McDonald, Michael Redford, Kyle Patrick Darling and Samantha Bowling.
- When was The Surface released?
- The Surface was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.