Waves
Seen it?2019 | 136 min | Romance, Drama
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss. 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 romantics. If you loved The Fallout, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Emotional (bring tissues), warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
A controlling father’s attempts to ensure that his two children succeed in high school backfire after his son experiences a career-ending sports injury. Their familial bonds are eventually placed under severe strain by an unexpected tragedy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 80 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Nominated for 1 Independent Spirit Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $6 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 303K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Trey Edward Shults
- Kelvin Harrison Jr.Tyler
- Taylor RussellEmily
- Renée Elise GoldsberryCatharine
- Sterling K. BrownRonald
- Lucas HedgesLuke
- Alexa DemieAlexis
- Neal HuffBill
- Clifton Collins Jr.Bobby
- Krisha FairchildEnglish Teacher
- Ruben E. A. BrownWally