The Wave

2019·Movie
1h 27min·R
61
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Metacritic686.3Rotten Tomatoes68%62%

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The Wave fingerprint

High energy, striking style, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Melancholy5
  • Pathos3

Humor

Some absurdist humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Absurdist Humor5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

A man on the verge of a promotion takes a mysterious hallucinogenic drug that begins to tear down his reality and expose his life for what it really is.
Hallucinogenic TripReality DistortionMind-BendingPsychological ThrillerExistential CrisisAltered StatesVisual EffectsSurreal ExperienceDark Mystery

Crew

Directed by:
Gille Klabin
Written by:
Carl W. Lucas
Produced by:
Carl W. Lucas, Stephen Vincent, Sig De Miguel

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Wave

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Where can I stream The Wave legally?

PrimePeacockThe RokuFandango at Home FreePluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesome

The Wave is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Peacock, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Peacock Premium+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Wave worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61/100 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Wave rated?

RDrug useStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: drug use and strong language.

How long is The Wave?

1 h 27 min

The Wave runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Wave?

Critics68
Audiences62

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 62 out of 100, so both groups see The Wave much the same way.

What language is The Wave in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Wave?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Wave in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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