Waves (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2005, Waves is a drama and romance film directed by Vivian Naefe, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Adapted from Eduard von Keyserling’s 1911 novel of the same title, Waves depicts both the lives and loves of an aristocratic German family during a summer holiday on the Baltic coast of what is now Lithuania, as well as the twilight of a social order and its mores in a world soon to be plunged into the cataclysm of world war.
Who’s in it. Waves stars Marie Bäumer as Alice von Köhne-Jasky, Matthias Habich as Rolf von Buttlär, Sebastian Blomberg as Til Knop and Monica Bleibtreu as Generalin von Palinkow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Waves has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Waves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Waves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Waves (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Waves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Waves worth watching?
- Waves holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Waves?
- Waves stars Marie Bäumer, Matthias Habich, Sebastian Blomberg, Monica Bleibtreu and Sunnyi Melles.
- When was Waves released?
- Waves was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.