

The Origin of the Silver Surfer
1999, English. Directed by Roy Allen Smith.
He must save the world from an intergalactic wipeout!
The animated feature debut of the Silver Surfer! Norrin Radd catches the wave of his life when an interplanetary being named Galactus begins draining the energy from Zenn-La, his paradise-like home planet. In order to save Zenn-La, Radd volunteers to search for other planets that can provide Galactus with the energy he needs to survive. In retur, Galactus rewards him with the powers of the Silver Surfer, but he also erases his memory and code of ethics.
- Runtime
- 0h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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- Released
- 13 May 1999
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Larry Brody
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What The Origin of the Silver Surfer is based on
The Origin of the Silver Surfer is adapted from a comic.
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The Origin of the Silver Surfer runs 55 minutes (0h 55m).
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The Origin of the Silver Surfer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Origin of the Silver Surfer is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Origin of the Silver Surfer on?
The Origin of the Silver Surfer isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 13 May 1999. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Origin of the Silver Surfer?
If you liked The Origin of the Silver Surfer, try Batman: Bad Blood, Daredevil vs. Spider-Man, The Death of Superman.
Who directed The Origin of the Silver Surfer?
The Origin of the Silver Surfer (1999) was directed by Roy Allen Smith and stars Paul Essiembre, James Blendick, Colin Fox.
What is The Origin of the Silver Surfer based on?
The Origin of the Silver Surfer is adapted from a comic.