Tidal Wave
Seen it?2009 | 120 min | Action, Drama, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little 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
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved The Towering Inferno or Cloverfield, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr.
- What might put you off
- It's in Korean, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
On Haeundae Beach, a guilt-ridden fisherman takes care of a woman whose father accidentally got killed. A scientist reunites with his ex-wife and a daughter who doesn't even remember his face. And a poor rescue worker falls in love with a rich city girl. When they all find out a gigantic tsunami will hit the beach, they realize they only have 10 minutes to escape.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
10 wins and 15 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$72 million worldwide on a $16 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 36K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by JK Youn
- Sul Kyung-guChoi Man-shik
- Ha Ji-wonGang Yeon-heui
- Park Joong-hoonKim Hwi
- Uhm Jung-hwaLee Yu-jin
- Lee Min-kiChoi Hyeong-sik
- Kang Ye-wonKim Hee-mee
- Kim In-kwonOh Dong-chun
- Song Jae-hoChoi's Uncle
- Kim You-jungJi-min
- Seong Byeong-sukDong-chun's mother