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The Wave

Name: The Wave
Genre: Action, Thriller, Drama
Released: 2015-08-28
Cast: Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro, Edith Haagenrud-Sande, Fridtjov Såheim

2015 | 105 min | Action, Thriller, Drama

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Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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 Deepwater Horizon or The Impossible, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Tense.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
What might put you off: Rated R: meant for adults.
It's in Norwegian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

Although theorised, no one is really ready when a mountain pass above the scenic and narrow Geiranger fjord in Norway collapses and creates a tsunami over 300 feet high. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.

How it earned its rating

CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic
AudiencesSolid
6.7 out of 10
AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
Box office & staying powerSolid
$13 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 82K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roar Uthaug

Kristoffer JonerKristian Eikjord
Ane Dahl TorpIdun Karlsen
Jonas Hoff OftebroSondre Eikjord
Edith Haagenrud-SandeJulia Eikjord
Fridtjov SåheimArvid Øvrebø
Laila GoodyMargot Valldal
Arthur BerningJacob Vikra
Herman BernhoftGeorg
Eili HarboeVibeke
Silje BreivikAnna