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Tidal Wave

2009·Movie
2h 0min
57
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A , thriller: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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There is No Escape from Nature's Wrath.

On Haeundae Beach, a guilt-ridden fisherman takes care of a woman whose father accidentally got killed. A scientist reunites with his ex-wife and a daughter who doesn't even remember his face. And a poor rescue worker falls in love with a rich city girl. When they all find out a gigantic tsunami will hit the beach, they realize they only have 10 minutes to escape.
Disaster ThrillerTsunami ActionSouth Korean CinemaEnsemble DramaHigh Stakes SurvivalEmotional ImpactCatastrophic EventHuman Resilience

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Where can I stream Tidal Wave?

In the United States, Tidal Wave streams on Prime, Philo, Magnolia Selects, and Monsters and Nightmares, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 24 other countries.

Is Tidal Wave worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 5.5).

Is Tidal Wave plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Tidal Wave good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Was Tidal Wave a box office hit?

Budget$16 million
Box office$72 million

Yes: it cost about $16 million to make and earned $72 million worldwide, 4.5 times its budget.

Is Tidal Wave in English?

KoreanEnglish

No, it was made in Korean, with some English.