SURGE

Name: SURGE
Genre: Music, Drama
Released: 2024-10-29

A Story of Resilience and Hope After Disaster

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79%

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61%

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Storyline

SURGE tells the unforgettable story of three families whose lives were turned upside down by Hurricane Helene. Devised entirely by students at Watauga High School, this play has won awards and earned national attention. With themes that resonate far beyond Western North Carolina, SURGE is a testament to the power of human spirit in the face of disaster.

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DirectorsSarah Miller, Zach Walker

ReleasedOct 29, 2024

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNot rated

Studio

Watauga High School Pioneer Playmakers

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

7 fresh · 0 rotten

Critics consensus

“Discomfiting by design, Surge will wear some viewers down -- but Ben Whishaw's mesmerizing performance keeps the action gripping even when it's hard to take.”

79% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

Naomi Obeng

RTSight & SoundMay 28, 2026

Surge is consistently engaging and disturbing.

Tim Cogshell

RTFilmWeek (LAist)Sep 29, 2021

An intense and engaging film from its first shaky, shaky frames.

K. Austin Collins

RTRolling StoneSep 28, 2021

The intensity of Surge's scattered, myopic realism isn't for naught. Even with its familiar visual and dramatic approach, the movie packs an odd little punch.

Daryl MacDonald

RTInSession FilmApr 26, 2024

Surge is worthwhile viewing for the state of tension it can inspire in an audience...anyone who enjoys the manic formula the Safdie’s have perfected will likely find much to like here.