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Waves

Waves

Love is patient.

A controlling father’s attempts to ensure that his two children succeed in high school backfire after his son experiences a career-ending sports injury. Their familial bonds are eventually placed under severe strain by an unexpected tragedy.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Waves
  • Genres: Romance, Drama
  • Release Date: 2019-11-15
  • Runtime: 136 minutes
  • Rating: 7.4/10 (774 votes)
  • Budget: $6,000,000
  • Revenue: $2,576,990
  • Production Companies: A24, Bron Studios, JW Films, Guy Grand Productions
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.4801
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Kelvin Harrison, Jr.

Kelvin Harrison, Jr.

as Tyler

Taylor Russell

Taylor Russell

as Emily

Renée Elise Goldsberry

Renée Elise Goldsberry

as Catharine

Sterling K. Brown

Sterling K. Brown

as Ronald

Lucas Hedges

Lucas Hedges

as Luke

Alexa Demie

Alexa Demie

as Alexis

Neal Huff

Neal Huff

as Bill

Clifton Collins Jr.

Clifton Collins Jr.

as Bobby

Krisha Fairchild

Krisha Fairchild

as English Teacher

Ruben E. A. Brown

Ruben E. A. Brown

as Wally

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Trailers & Clips

"Kind" TV Spot

"Together" TV Spot

"Everything" TV Spot

Waves Q&A with Trey Edward Shults, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Alexa Demie & Renée Elise Goldsberry

Academy Conversations: Waves

Keywords

high schoolfloridaregretforgivenesswrestlinglosscoming of agegrieftragedyinterracial relationshipbreak-updying fatherhealing processfamily dynamicsgeneration zdownward spiralfather son relationshipfather daughter relationshipbrother sister relationshiptoxic masculinityafrican americanteen pregnancystepmother stepdaughter relationshiphigh school athletestepmother stepson relationshipdiverging narrative

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Waves?

Waves is a Romance, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2019-11-15.

Who are the main actors in Waves?

The main cast includes Kelvin Harrison, Jr., Taylor Russell, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sterling K. Brown, Lucas Hedges, .

Where can I watch Waves online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Waves is available.

Is Waves based on a true story?

Love is patient.

What is the IMDb rating of Waves?

Waves has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 774 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Waves?

The movie had a production budget of $6,000,000 and earned $2,576,990 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Waves?

The soundtrack was composed by A24, Bron Studios, JW Films, Guy Grand Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Waves filmed?

Waves was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Waves?

The total runtime of Waves is 136 minutes.

Is Waves suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Waves?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Waves.

Does Waves have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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