Waves of Lust
Seen it?1975 | 88 min | Thriller, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Great for anyone who loves trying to stay one step ahead and anyone who likes a story with emotional weight. Best watched without your phone in hand.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Character-first and patient, at 1 hr 28 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- It's in Italian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1975: an older pace and style.
- Not ideal if you just want to unwind.
A young couple become embroiled with the personal problems of another couple on a yacht moored off Sicily during a turbulent weekend of fun, games, sex games, betrayal, spouse abuse, and murder.
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 powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Ruggero Deodato
- Al CliverIrem
- Silvia DionisioBarbara
- John SteinerGiorgio
- Elizabeth TurnerSilvia
- Saverio Deodato