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The Wave

Play trailer Poster for The Wave Jun 2026 2h 9m Drama Musical LGBTQ+ Play Trailer Watchlist
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A music student's testimony ignites a feminist uprising on her campus, where protest becomes performance and collective voice becomes an act of resistance.
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Hannah Strong Little White Lies 05/27/2025
It’s a film that understands there’s nothing to be gained from making oneself an island, but remains stoic and unsentimental in its vision of the past. Go to Full Review Rafa Sales Ross Little White Lies 05/27/2025
It feels like The Wave doesn’t want you to empathise with the cause as much as it wants you to praise its director. Go to Full Review Lovia Gyarkye The Hollywood Reporter 05/27/2025
Aesthetic flourishes abound, which make it an entertaining viewing experience, but one does wish that the narrative was a touch more complex. Go to Full Review Dionar Hidalgo Algo Más Que Cine Nov 19
8/10
A bold feminist musical that embraces ambiguity, exploring trauma, consent, and collective action without easy answers. Visually striking and ethically charged, The Wave thrives in its risks, even when it falters. Go to Full Review Agustín Pérez Emol.com Sep 5
2.9/5
A portrait of a historical moment painted with music, vivid colors and dissonances strong enough to distract from the full picture. The team handles the format well, though they don’t always hit the tone they’re aiming for, leaving mixed impressions. Go to Full Review James Mottram Radio Times Jul 11
3/5
The songs hammer the point home, while the narrative feels dramatically inert, and Julia herself lacks dimension. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Sebastián Lelio

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Daniela López

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Avril Aurora

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Lola Bravo

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Paulina Cortés

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Thiare Ruz

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Movie Info

Synopsis A music student's testimony ignites a feminist uprising on her campus, where protest becomes performance and collective voice becomes an act of resistance.
Director
Sebastián Lelio
Producer
Rocío Jadue, Juan de Dios Larraín, Pablo Larraín, Sebastián Lelio
Screenwriter
Sebastián Lelio, Manuela Infante, Josefina Fernández, Paloma Salas
Distributor
Wolfe Video
Production Co
Fabula, Participant Media, Fremantle
Genre
Drama, Musical, LGBTQ+
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
Jun 26, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 9m