The Surface

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The Surface

"Sometimes you look for the end. Sometimes it looks for you."

2014

1h 26m

5.0(20 votes)

Thriller

Drama

Overview

Two strangers, both at the end of their rope, suddenly meet in the middle of the unpredictable waters of Lake Michigan.

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10 members

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Sean Astin

Mitch

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Mimi Rogers

Kim

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Chris Mulkey

Kelly

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John Emmet Tracy

Bank Manager

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Elvis Thao

Factory Worker

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Jeff Gendelman

John

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Sam Fuhrer

The Waterskier

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Rachel Renee

Laurie

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Deleono Johnson

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David John Rosenthal

Fisherman

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