Waves

2019, Drama, 2h 15m

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An up-close look at one family's emotional ups and downs, Waves captures complicated dynamics with tenderness and grace. Read critic reviews

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The epic emotional journey of a suburban African American family as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the wake of a tragic loss.
  • Rating:
    R (Drug and Alcohol Use|Brief Violence|Language Throughout|Some Sexual Content)
  • Genre:
    Drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Trey Edward Shults
  • Producer:
    Jim Wilson, Kevin Turen
  • Writer:
    Trey Edward Shults
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     limited
  • Release Date (Streaming):
  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $1.7M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    A24
  • Aspect Ratio:
    Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Tyler
Taylor Russell
Emily
Sterling K. Brown
Ronald
Lucas Hedges
Luke
Alexa Demie
Alexis
Neal Huff
Bill
Clifton Collins Jr.
Bobby
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Catherine
Bill Wise
Coach Wise
David Garelik
Ryan
Joshua Brockington
Stan
Holland Hayes
Doctor Steve
Harmony Korine
Mr. Stanley
Vivi Pineda
Elena
Krisha Fairchild
English Teacher
Trey Edward Shults
Director
Trey Edward Shults
Screenwriter
Jim Wilson
Producer
Kevin Turen
Producer
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