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In Waves

2026Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

AnimationRomance
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.8/5
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Letterboxd3.8/5

Summary

In Los Angeles, shy teenager AJ meets Kristen, who lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach. But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Phuong Mai Nguyen
Written by
Samuel Doux, Fanny Burdino
Produced by
Priscilla Bertin, Judith Nora, Nick Shumaker
Music by
Robin Coudert, Marylou Mayniel

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July 1, 2026 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released
July 1, 2026
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Animation, Romance, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France, Belgium, United States
Budget
$7 million
Box office
$1 million

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is In Waves worth watching?"

Questions about In Waves

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is In Waves worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 7.3 and Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5).

Is In Waves okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is In Waves good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is In Waves plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was In Waves a box office flop?

Budget$7 million
Box office$1 million

Yes: it cost about $7 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 15% of its budget.

Is In Waves in English?

French

No, it was made in French.