7.5
Where can I stream Big Giant Wave legally?
GoodWatch doesn't know of a legal streaming option for Big Giant Wave in the United States right now. Pick another country in the Where to Watch section to check elsewhere.
Big Giant Wave
2021·Movie
Big Giant Wave fingerprint
Striking style, no humor.
Energy
Calm and low-key
- Spectacle5
- Fast Pace3
- Adrenaline2
Heart
Awe-inspiring and hopeful
- Wonder9
- Hopefulness8
- Wholesome6
Humor
A little humor
Not a comedy at heart.
- Wit & Wordplay4
- Situational Comedy1
- Absurdist Humor1
World
Kept in the background
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
- World Immersion8
- Rewatchability7
- Novelty7
Craft
Solid, not remarkable
- Direction7
- Acting6
- Narrative Structure6
Style
Standout score and sound design
- Music Centrality10
- Music Composition9
- Sound Centrality8
Energy
LowCalm and low-key
Big Giant Wave is calm and low-intensity.
All energy traits
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Fast Pace3Quick tempo and momentum.
- Adrenaline2High-energy, pulse-pounding intensity.
- Tension1Edge-of-your-seat suspense and pressure.
- Scare0Frightening moments and scares.
- Violence0Physical conflict and intensity.
Related traits
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Heart
LowAwe-inspiring and hopeful
Emotionally, it's awe-inspiring and hopeful.
All heart traits
- Wonder9Awe, discovery, and amazement.
- Hopefulness8Optimism and uplifting resolve.
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
- Catharsis5Emotional release and payoff.
- Melancholy4Bittersweet, reflective sadness.
- Nostalgia4Warmth of memory and retro vibes.
- Pathos3Deeply moving, empathetic emotion.
- Romance2Love stories and emotional connections.
- Family Dynamics2Relationships and generational ties.
- Coming of Age0Personal growth and self-discovery.
Related traits
- Philosophical8Ideas about life and existence.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
All humor traits
- Wit & Wordplay4Clever dialogue and verbal humor.
- Situational Comedy1Humor from everyday scenarios and setups.
- Absurdist Humor1Surreal, nonsensical comedy.
- Satire & Parody1Sharp critique and playful imitation.
- Physical Comedy0Slapstick and visual gags.
- Cringe Humor0Awkward, uncomfortable laughs.
- Dark Humor0Humor from taboo or grim topics.
Related traits
- Wholesome6Heartwarming, uplifting feelings.
World
MediumKept in the background
Lived-in and easy to get lost in.
The setting feels lived-in and easy to get lost in.
All world traits
- World Immersion8Depth and sensory richness of setting.
- Rewatchability7Invites repeat viewing.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
- Ambiguity4Open-endedness and uncertainty.
Related traits
- Psychological6Inner worlds and mind games.
- Spiritual5Faith, meaning, and transcendence.
Craft
MediumSolid, not remarkable
The craft is serviceable rather than remarkable.
All craft traits
- Direction7Vision and command behind the camera.
- Acting6Performance craft and presence.
- Narrative Structure6Story architecture and form.
- Dialogue Quality6Sharp writing and memorable lines.
- Complexity6Layered plots and ideas.
- Intrigue5Curiosity and investigative pull.
- Character Depth4Rich, complex characterization.
- Non-linear Narrative2Time-shifts and structure play.
- Meta Narrative1Stories about storytelling.
Related traits
- Philosophical8Ideas about life and existence.
- Novelty7Fresh ideas and invention.
- Educational7Informative and instructive.
- Slow Burn5Gradual build with payoff.
Style
HighStandout score and sound design
Look and sound: the score and sound design stand out.
All style traits
- Music Centrality10The score or soundtrack shapes the emotional experience.
- Music Composition9Score and musical identity.
- Sound Centrality8Sound design as core element.
- Cinematography7Visual composition and camera work.
- Editing7Pacing and structure through cuts.
- Visual Stylization7Distinctive aesthetic signature.
Related traits
- Spectacle5Scale and set-piece grandeur.
- Dialogue Centrality5Stories driven by conversation.
Who it's for
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking
Find more like it
Based on the GoodWatch fingerprint: our scores for 70+ attributes of every movie. Select a row to see all of them.
About
Big Giant Wave is an ode to music, the invisible abstract and fleeting sequence of sounds that creates in the brain the same reaction as chocolate, sex, or drugs.
Music DocumentarySensory ExperiencePhilosophical ExplorationAbstract & EvocativeArt of SoundEmotional Impact of MusicCreative & InspirationalHuman ConnectionVisual & Auditory Journey
Crew
Directed by:
Written by:
Produced by:
Composed by:
Titles like Big Giant Wave
nearer = more alike
8
You are here: Big Giant Wave
Tap a poster to move
You are herePreview
vscompared with Big Giant Wave
Big Giant Wave2021
Point at a poster to compare itHold a poster to compare it
This pageTap it to move here
A chip fills to its level. Tap a full one for titles without that trait, a low one for titles with it.
Open a page:Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)Life in a Day (2011)The Blue Planet (2001)Fantastic Fungi (2019)The Biggest Little Farm (2019)Baraka (1992)Human Planet (2011)Helvetica (2007)Perfect Days (2023)Fantasia (1940)Happy People: A Year in the Taiga (2010)Cosmos: A Personal Voyage (1980)Oceans (2010)Through the Wormhole (2010)Never Cry Wolf (1983)Sarvam Maya (2025)Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter... and Spring (2003)The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse (2022)Wings of Desire (1987)My Octopus Teacher (2020)City of Angels (1998)Remarkably Bright Creatures (2026)Fantasia 2000 (2000)Boundin' (2003)Into the Inferno (2016)I Origins (2014)David Attenborough: A Life on Our Planet (2020)Lost Horizon (1937)Blue Planet II (2017)Starman (1984)Interstellar (2014)Earth (2007)Contact (1997)Samsara (2011)Africa (2013)Before the Flood (2016)Pina (2011)Cosmos (2014)After Life (1999)Sound City (2013)Sans Soleil (1983)Chef's Table (2015)Youth (2015)Land (2021)The Wind Will Carry Us (1999)Planet Earth II (2016)Black Orpheus (1959)Ratatouille (2007)One Week (2008)Cocoon (1985)It Might Get Loud (2008)Winged Migration (2001)Weathering with You (2019)The Last Unicorn (1982)Begin Again (2014)Soul (2020)Project Hail Mary (2026)Tender Mercies (1983)Kedi (2017)Lovers of the Arctic Circle (1998)Song of the Sea (2014)From the Earth to the Moon (1998)Day & Night (2010)Suzume (2022)
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Media
Questions about Big Giant Wave
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Big Giant Wave worth watching?
75
GreatGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is Big Giant Wave?
1 h 27 min
Big Giant Wave runs 1 h 27 min.
What language is Big Giant Wave in?
EnglishFrenchSpanish
It was made in English, with some French, Spanish. Produced in Canada.