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The Wave

The Wave

Their teacher became their leader. His students became his soldiers.

A school teacher discusses types of government with his class. His students find it too boring to repeatedly go over national socialism and believe that dictatorship cannot be established in modern Germany. He starts an experiment to show how easily the masses can become manipulated.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Die Welle
  • Genres: Drama, Thriller
  • Release Date: 2008-03-13
  • Runtime: 107 minutes
  • Rating: 7.485/10 (3421 votes)
  • Budget: $7,500,000
  • Revenue: $32,350,637
  • Production Companies: Rat Pack Filmproduktion, Medienfonds GFP, B.A. Produktion, Constantin Film, Celluloid Dreams
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 4.0598
  • Languages: German

Cast & Crew

Jürgen Vogel

Jürgen Vogel

as Rainer Wenger

Frederick Lau

Frederick Lau

as Tim

Max Riemelt

Max Riemelt

as Marco

Jennifer Ulrich

Jennifer Ulrich

as Karo

Christiane Paul

Christiane Paul

as Anke Wenger

Elyas M'Barek

Elyas M'Barek

as Sinan

Cristina do Rego

Cristina do Rego

as Lisa

Jacob Matschenz

Jacob Matschenz

as Dennis

Maximilian Vollmar

Maximilian Vollmar

as Bomber

Tim Oliver Schultz

Tim Oliver Schultz

as Jens

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Trailers & Clips

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External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wave?

The Wave is a Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 2008-03-13.

Who are the main actors in The Wave?

The main cast includes Jürgen Vogel, Frederick Lau, Max Riemelt, Jennifer Ulrich, Christiane Paul, .

Where can I watch The Wave online?

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

Is The Wave based on a true story?

Their teacher became their leader. His students became his soldiers.

What is the IMDb rating of The Wave?

The Wave has an IMDb rating of 7.485/10 based on 3421 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Wave?

The movie had a production budget of $7,500,000 and earned $32,350,637 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Wave?

The soundtrack was composed by Rat Pack Filmproduktion, Medienfonds GFP, B.A. Produktion, Constantin Film, Celluloid Dreams. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Wave filmed?

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

How long is The Wave?

The total runtime of The Wave is 107 minutes.

Is The Wave suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to The Wave?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Wave.

Does The Wave have a post-credit scene?

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

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