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Release Date:

Jun 5, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 15m

Synopsis

An intimate documentary following Johnson's journey from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician through rare archives and present-day reflections on how experience, friendship, and exploration shaped his sound and stories.
Moviegoers are saying
SURFILMUSIC delivers a deeply personal portrait of Jack Johnson that transforms longtime fans' understanding of his artistry while creating profound emotional connections. Audiences are experiencing packed theaters filled with multi-generational fans who leave feeling zen-like and inspired, with many describing the film as a therapeutic antidote to modern anxiety.
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  • Jun 11, 2026

    I’ve been listening to Jack Johnson since I was 6, when the Curious George movie came out. My mom took our family to go see it in theaters, and afterwards she kept saying how much she liked the music. So on the way home from the theater, we stopped at Target and picked up…

    11 Likes
    jkersey
    jkersey
    Jun 10, 2026

    I am in love with the ocean and with music and with life  #WWJJD

    6 Likes
    emmachristine
    emmachristine
    Jun 14, 2026

    I loved it. I am inspired

    6 Likes
    Joe
    Joe
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    Jun 7, 2026

    What a wonderful surfer, filmmaker, musician, and community builder. Jack’s made some of my favorite albums, most of my favorite surf movies, and had the biggest impact imaginable on my life and career when I was 19 and living in Santa Barbara. Tonight’s screening of…

    7 Likes
    Andy Stone
    Andy Stone
    Jun 6, 2026

    no notes just tears

    7 Likes
    carlyp123
    carlyp123
    Jun 4, 2026

    Call me Curious George because I feel like I’m Jack Johnson’s best friend

    7 Likes
    ericaost
    ericaost
  • Jun 9, 2026

    Certified chiller

    5 Likes
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    May 15, 2026

    I count myself very fortunate to have gotten to see this at the premier event here in Honolulu with Jack himself running the presentation. A casual Q&A followed by an intimate concert to round out the night. What an experience. Living in Hawaii really is such an honor,…

    10 Likes
    Chase Cromwell
    Chase Cromwell
    Apr 21, 2026

    I’ve had a worsening anxiety this past 10 months and I’ve been dealing with it. Thinking about my life, dying, my art, and what I will leave behind after I’m gone. This movie made all the scary things wash away, like sea foam on a shore. I think in a busy world it’s easy to…

    10 Likes
    RonaldEv888
    RonaldEv888
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Frequently Asked Questions

When does Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC come out in theaters?
June 5, 2026 is the release date.
How long is Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 15min long.
What's Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC (2026) about?
An intimate documentary following Johnson's journey from surfer to filmmaker to world-renowned musician through rare archives and present-day reflections on how experience, friendship, and exploration shaped his sound and stories.