Surfer, Dude is a 2008 comedy film directed by S.R. Bindler and starring Matthew McConaughey as Steve Addington, a professional surfer who is experiencing an existential crisis. He has just won his tenth world title and is trying to figure out what to do with his life.
As he surfs the waves of Malibu, California, he realizes that surfing - which has always been the one constant in his life - is no longer enough to fulfill him. He tries to find inspiration in his relationships with women, including his on-again, off-again girlfriend, but nothing seems to work.
He also comes up against the corporate side of surfing, as his sponsor, Egan (played by Woody Harrelson), pressures him to do more endorsements and appear in commercials. Addington is uncomfortable with the commercialization of his sport and struggles to balance his integrity with his financial needs.
As Addington searches for meaning in his life, he turns to surfing legends like Mickey (played by Willie Nelson) for guidance. Meanwhile, his friends and fellow surfers, including JD (played by Zachary Knighton), continue to ride the waves and party on the beach.
Ultimately, Addington comes to a realization about what he truly values in life and decides to make a major change. Surfer, Dude offers a humorous take on the concept of finding oneself and the struggle to balance personal values with career aspirations.