Drift
2013 · Movie · R · 113 min · ★ 5.8 · 34% critics
Set in the 1970s, this drama follows two brothers as they chase dangerous surf, push against a conservative community, and clash with violent bikers while trying to help launch a new side of the surf world. It blends family struggle, risk, and ambition.
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Details
- Years
- 2013
- Release date
- 2013-05-02
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 113 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 34/100
- TMDB rating
- 5.8/10 (143 votes)
About
You may enjoy this if you like true-leaning stories about grit, rivalry, and pushing against the odds, in the vein of The Flying Scotsman; Not for you if you want fast pacing or a lighter, more carefree surf movie.
Pros: strong brother dynamic; exciting wave action; inspiring underdog spirit | Cons: familiar sports-drama beats; thin supporting characters; uneven pacing
Themes
- surfing
- sports
Awards & recognition
- AACTA Award — Best Original Screenplay · 2013 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Original Music Score · 2013 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Cinematography · 2013 · nominated
Cast & crew
Sam Worthington
as JB
Myles Pollard
as Andy Kelly
Xavier Samuel
as Jimmy Kelly
Lesley-Ann Brandt
as Lani
Sean Keenan
as Young Andy Kelly
Robyn Malcolm
as Kat Kelly
Aaron Glenane
as Gus
- JF
John Fairhead
as Mr. Kelly
- RH
Riley Holley
as Lincoln
- CM
Campbell Madden
as Teacher
Directed by Ben Nott, Morgan O'Neill