Longwave (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2013, Longwave is a comedy film directed by Lionel Baier, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. It is April 1974 and Julie Dujonc-Renens, young feminist journalist and the cunning Joseph-Marie Cauvin, leading reporter for the Swiss radio, have been sent to Portugal to investigate Switzerland’s aid to poor countries. Sparks fly during the bus trip with Bob, sound engineer approaching retirement. The projects financed by Switzerland prove to be calamitous and the workers’ revolution that suddenly breaks out doesn’t help, obliging our heroes to disregard first the radio’s management, and then their own codes of conduct.
Who’s in it. Longwave stars Valérie Donzelli as Julie, Michel Vuillermoz as Cauvin, Patrick Lapp as Bob and Francisco Belard as Pelé, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Longwave has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Longwave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Longwave tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Longwave (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Longwave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Longwave worth watching?
- Longwave holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Longwave?
- Longwave stars Valérie Donzelli, Michel Vuillermoz, Patrick Lapp, Francisco Belard and Jean-Stéphane Bron.
- When was Longwave released?
- Longwave was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.