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Wavelength (1996): cast, story & where to watch

1996 · Film

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Released in 1996, Wavelength is a notable film directed by Benjamin Fry, running about 94 minutes. “Whoever thought physics could get so physical?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A physicist struggling to prove one of Einstein's theories still finds time to dabble in an extra-curricular relationship with one of his lab assistants. Meanwhile at home his under-sexed wife struggles under the assumption that he is hard at work with his experiments. All of which explodes when she discovers otherwise. Written by John Sacksteder

Who’s in it. Wavelength stars Jeremy Piven as Dr. Paul Higgins, Richard Attenborough as The Visitor, Kelli Williams as Claire Higgins and James Villiers as Dr. James Mallinson, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wavelength page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Wavelength (1996)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wavelength change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Wavelength?
Wavelength stars Jeremy Piven, Richard Attenborough, Kelli Williams, James Villiers and James Faulkner.
When was Wavelength released?
Wavelength was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.