Nightwaves (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2003, Nightwaves is a thriller, mystery and tv movie film directed by Jim Kaufman, running about 91 minutes. “Murder is only one call away.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a devastating accident, sexy Shelby spends her nights at home, listening to a police scanner, feeling safe from the world outside... until danger finds her. Eavesdropping on phone conversations, she thinks she hears a woman's murder. Shelby calls the police unknowingly putting her own life in danger. Alone and frightened, Shelby must fight both the demons of her past and the threat she faces right now. Can she summon the courage she once had and use her mind and body to save herself?
Who’s in it. Nightwaves stars Sherilyn Fenn as Shelby Naylor, David Nerman as David Birkwell, Bruce Dinsmore as Tom Williams and Francis X. McCarthy as Clay McClaren, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Nightwaves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nightwaves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nightwaves tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nightwaves (2003)?
- In US, Nightwaves is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Nightwaves worth watching?
- Nightwaves holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Nightwaves?
- Nightwaves stars Sherilyn Fenn, David Nerman, Bruce Dinsmore, Francis X. McCarthy and Jennifer Morehouse.
- When was Nightwaves released?
- Nightwaves was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.