Surprise, Surprise (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2009, Surprise, Surprise is a drama film directed by Jerry Turner, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. Beginning as a critically-acclaimed play and based on a true story, Surprise Surprise is a moving and unpredictable portrait of a closeted TV star, his much younger disabled lover, and the troubled teenage son he never knew he had. Infused with dark humor and set behind the doors of a secluded home in Malibu, Den Jorgensen's seemingly idyllic life is permanently altered when his son David, a swaggering 16-year-old homophobe, unexpectedly arrives at his doorstep. David's arrival forces Den to confront his already problematic relationship and, eventually, all three men are compelled to join together to redefine the concept of what constitutes a family. Written by Travis Michael Holder
Who’s in it. Surprise, Surprise stars Travis Michael Holder as Den Jorgensen, Deborah Shelton as Junie Hannah and John Brotherton as Colin Alexandre.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Surprise, Surprise has proved divisive with 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 Surprise, Surprise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Surprise, Surprise tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Surprise, Surprise (2009)?
- In US, Surprise, Surprise is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Surprise, Surprise worth watching?
- Surprise, Surprise 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 Surprise, Surprise?
- Surprise, Surprise stars Travis Michael Holder, Deborah Shelton and John Brotherton.
- When was Surprise, Surprise released?
- Surprise, Surprise was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.