
Drift
Seen it?2013 | 113 min | Drama
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
Trailer
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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