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Poster for Drift

2013 | 113 min | Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 32% on Rotten Tomatoes, a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Beast or Foxcatcher, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

In the 70s two brothers battle killer waves, conservative society and ruthless bikers to kick-start the modern surf industry.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    32% on Rotten Tomatoes, 35 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.8 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    6 wins and 6 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 13K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Morgan O'Neill, Ben Nott

  • Sam WorthingtonJB
  • Myles PollardAndy Kelly
  • Xavier SamuelJimmy Kelly
  • Lesley-Ann BrandtLani
  • Sean KeenanYoung Andy Kelly
  • Robyn MalcolmKat Kelly
  • Aaron GlenaneGus
  • John FairheadMr. Kelly
  • Riley HolleyLincoln
  • Campbell MaddenTeacher