Shortwave (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 2016, Shortwave is a thriller and science fiction film directed by Ryan Gregory Phillips, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. A modern and unrelentingly tense psychological thriller based on a theory of the origins of shortwave radio frequencies, Shortwave is an unnerving reminder that some stones are best left unturned.
Who’s in it. Shortwave stars Cristobal Tapia Montt as Josh, Juanita Ringeling as Isabel, Kyle Davis as Thomas and Nina Seničar as Jessica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Shortwave has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $350K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shortwave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shortwave tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shortwave (2016)?
- In US, Shortwave is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shortwave worth watching?
- Shortwave holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shortwave?
- Shortwave stars Cristobal Tapia Montt, Juanita Ringeling, Kyle Davis, Nina Seničar and Morgana Ignis.
- When was Shortwave released?
- Shortwave was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.