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Wavelength

1983Movie1 h 27 minPG

Drama
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.6Rotten Tomatoes–40%

A wondrous, hopeful sci-fi movie about the future and technology.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs, brutality or tears.

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Story

A cry for help, light years beyond our imagination.

Two young lovers learn that a small group of child-like space aliens are marooned on Earth and are being held prisoner at a top secret military facility. The couple then decide to liberate the extraterrestrial castaways and help them make a rendezvous with a rescue ship sent from the alien home planet.

Feels like

  • 80s Sci-Fi
  • Alien Rescue
  • Adventure Thriller
  • Government Conspiracy
  • Romantic Leads
  • Fast-Paced Action
  • Extraterrestrial Mystery
  • Hopeful
  • Classic Sci-Fi Trope
  • Escape Mission

Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Mike Gray
Written by
Mike Gray
Produced by
James Rosenfield
Music by
Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling

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Facts

September 16, 1983 · 1 h 27 min · PG

Released
September 16, 1983
Runtime
1 h 27 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Violence
Genres
Science Fiction, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$2 million
Available in
5 countries

Tropes

Drone of Dread, Dull Surprise, The Dying Walk +7

  • Drone of Dread
  • Dull Surprise
  • The Dying Walk
  • Fade to White
  • Re-Cut
  • Stylistic Suck
  • Shout-Out
  • Staggered Zoom
  • Freeze-Frame Bonus
  • Leave the Camera Running

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Wavelength?"

Questions about Wavelength

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Wavelength?

FlixFling

In the United States, Wavelength streams on FlixFling. You can rent or buy it from FlixFling. It also streams in 3 other countries.

Is Wavelength worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 5.6).

Is Wavelength okay for kids?

PGViolence

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will I feel good after watching Wavelength?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 4 for wholesome.