Wavelength (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.5

Released in 1983, Wavelength is a science fiction film directed by Mike Gray, running about 87 minutes. “The alien terror is here on Earth!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two young lovers learn that a small group of child-like space aliens are marooned on Earth and are being held prisoner at a top secret military facility. The couple then decide to liberate the extraterrestrial castaways and help them make a rendezvous with a rescue ship sent from the alien home planet.
Who’s in it. Wavelength stars Robert Carradine as Bobby Sinclair, Cherie Currie as Iris Longacre, Keenan Wynn as Dan and Cal Bowman as Gen. Milton Ward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Wavelength has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wavelength page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wavelength tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wavelength (1983)?
- In US, Wavelength is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wavelength worth watching?
- Wavelength holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wavelength?
- Wavelength stars Robert Carradine, Cherie Currie, Keenan Wynn, Cal Bowman and James Hess.
- When was Wavelength released?
- Wavelength was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.
