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The Surface

6.020151h 19mMovieDrama

Evan, an orphaned 22-year-old who grew up in the foster care system, buys a vintage 8mm camera in a yard sale from an elderly man, ends up with reels of the man's old home movies, and begins to live vicariously through these home movies.

DirectorMichael J. Saul
WriterMichael J. Saul
ProducersHeath Daniels·Michael J. Saul

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Michael J. Saul

HHHarry Hains
Harry Hains
Evan Jones
NM
Nicholas McDonald
Chris Stentz
MR
Michael Redford
Peter Berg
KD
Kyle Patrick Darling
Justin Fishman
SB
Samantha Bowling
Michelle
JCJinny Chung
Jinny Chung
Amy Chen
RW
Robert E. Weiner
Harry Berg
IT
Iva Turner
Yard Sale Shopper
KNKoji Niiya
Koji Niiya
John the Bartender
AD
Ari David
A.J. Party Guy
DW
Devon Walker
Party Guy
CW
Craig Weiffenbach
Angry Pool Man

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The Surface — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Surface?

The Surface is streaming on Hoopla, Tubi TV and Plex in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Surface on Netflix?

No, The Surface is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Hoopla and Tubi TV.

Is The Surface on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Surface isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Hoopla and Tubi TV instead.

Where can I watch The Surface for free?

The Surface is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Tubi TV in Canada.