The movie ‘Surf School’ was released in 2006 and is both a comedy and a sports film. The storyline consists of a group of seniors who attend the same surf-obsessed high school deciding to enter a surfing contest, but they must first learn how to surf. This guide will provide further insights into the film, the characters, and the filming locations along with some interesting facts.
Where it Filmed?
Surf School’ was shot in two main locations. The first was in the tropical paradise of Costa Rica, signifying the film’s surfing context. The other location was Los Angeles, California, USA, providing a diverse set location. The shooting of the film started on April 6, 2005, contributing to the film’s scenic and authentic visuals.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Corey Sevier | Jordan |
| Laura Bell Bundy | Doris |
| Sisqó | Mo |
| Lee Norris | Larry |
| Miko Hughes | Taz |
| Harland Williams | Rip |
| Taylor Negron | Boris |
| Diane Delano | Tillie |
| Ryan Carnes | Tyler |
| Matt T. Baker | Stoop |
| Cam Powell | Roach |
| Angie Ruiz | Mariana |
| Eriko Tamura | Chika |
| Lin Shaye | Larry’s Mom |
| Beverly Leech | Jordan’s Mom |
| Chad Amsel | Fernando |
| Annika Svedman | Helga |
| Rikke Juhll Moegelhoej | Selga |
| Ellen Hollman | Megan |
| Renee Talbert | Darbie |
| Brenton ‘Pooder’ Aikin | Boy in Customs |
| Rachel Jennings | Girl in Customs |
| Brent Aikin | Father in Customs |
| Allison Shultz | Ghost Babe |
| Andrea Olas | Berthita |
| Rus Gutin | Surf Announcer |
| Zephyr Robb | Surf Girl |
| David Alves | Surf Boy (uncredited) |
| Anika Knudsen | Swede (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Harland Williams, one of the actors in the movie, when asked about why he hadn’t listed ‘Surf School’ in his film credits during an interview, humorously responded with “You actually saw that piece of shit?”
- While watching the film, viewers could identify an evident stunt double when Taz, a character in the movie, is surfing.
- “Jurassic Shark”, a 2015 movie, made a reference to ‘Surf School’ indicating the film’s influence and reach.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
