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Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults
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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.
Visually Dazzling DramaFamily Trauma StudyHigh School Sports PressureEmotionally DevastatingStylized CinematographyComing-of-Age CrisisGrief and RedemptionParental Control vs. AutonomyMelodic Storytelling
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Is Waves worth watching?
78
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 80).
Is Waves good for date night?
Partner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
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.
Is Waves plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.
Was Waves a box office flop?
Budget$6 million
Box office$3 million
Yes: it cost about $6 million to make and earned $3 million worldwide, 43% of its budget.
What tropes does Waves use?
Abusive ParentsAccidental MurderAspect Ratio SwitchDisappeared DadSickening "Crunch!"Jump ScareTheir First TimeMissing MomDying ReconciliationRed Is ViolentSpeed SexGood Girls Avoid Abortionand 14 more
TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Abusive Parents, Accidental Murder, and Aspect Ratio Switch.