Surfer , Dude is an 2008 comedy movie that was produced by Sidney Gus Gustawes , Mark Gustawes and Matthew McConaughey and was directed by S.R. Bindler . Surfer , Dude was released on September 5 , 2008 in North America . Surfer , Dude is a 2008 American comedy film starring Matthew McConaughey in the title role directed by S.R. Bindler .