The Wave (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2015, The Wave is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Roar Uthaug, running about 104 minutes. “It was only a matter of time.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Although theorised, no one is really ready when a mountain pass above the scenic and narrow Geiranger fjord in Norway collapses and creates a tsunami over 300 feet high. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.
Who’s in it. The Wave stars Kristoffer Joner as Kristian Eikjord, Ane Dahl Torp as Idun Karlsen, Jonas Hoff Oftebro as Sondre Eikjord and Edith Haagenrud-Sande as Julia Eikjord, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Wave has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo, YouTube TV and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and 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 The Wave page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wave tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wave (2015)?
- In US, The Wave is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV, and 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 The Wave worth watching?
- The Wave holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wave?
- The Wave stars Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro, Edith Haagenrud-Sande and Fridtjov Såheim.
- When was The Wave released?
- The Wave was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.