
The Perfect Wave
Seen it?2014 | 94 min | Romance, Adventure, Drama
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes knowing it really happened and romantics. Based on real events, so expect to go down a research rabbit hole afterwards. If you loved The Wild One, start here.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Lets scenes breathe, at 1 hr 34 min.
- What might put you off
- Skip it if romance makes you roll your eyes.
The true story of Ian McCormack who grew up surfing the waters of New Zealand. Wanting to dive deeper, Ian sets out on a journey with his best friend that will change his life as they chase the perfect wave.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 9K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bruce Macdonald
- Scott EastwoodIan McCormack
- Cheryl LaddMrs. McCormack (mom)
- Patrick LysterMr. McCormack (dad)
- Rachel HendrixAnabel
- Scott MortensenLachlan
- Nikolai MynhardtMichael McCormack
- Carolyn ForwordSydney House Girl
- Marty KintuSimon - 50
- Mehboob BawaDoctor
- Riana AlfredsRosy