Waves (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2019, Waves is a drama and romance film directed by Trey Edward Shults, running about 135 minutes. “Love is patient.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Waves stars Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Tyler Williams, Taylor Russell as Emily Williams, Renée Elise Goldsberry as Catharine Williams and Sterling K. Brown as Ronald Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Waves has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Spectrum On Demand. 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 (2019)?
- In US, Waves 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 Waves worth watching?
- Waves holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Waves?
- Waves stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Taylor Russell, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sterling K. Brown and Lucas Hedges.
- When was Waves released?
- Waves was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.