Making Waves (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 2004, Making Waves is a comedy and romance film directed by Nicolas Van Pallandt, running about 87 minutes. “Some people will go to any wavelengths for a date...” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A romantic comedy about a group of ham-radio enthusiasts who, assuming they will never meet, exaggerate their identities on the airwaves. But things start to get complicated when two of the group fall in love with each other's imaginary personas, especially when they have to meet face-to-face and find themselves trying to live up to their fictitious alter-egos.

Who’s in it. Making Waves stars Robert Hardy as Father Parry, Martin Forsström as Sergei, Richard Kinsey as Jack and Rachel Evis as Taffy, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Making Waves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Making Waves page.

If you liked it. Fans of Making Waves tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Making Waves (2004)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Making Waves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Making Waves worth watching?
Making Waves holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Making Waves?
Making Waves stars Robert Hardy, Martin Forsström, Richard Kinsey, Rachel Evis and Craig Henderson.
When was Making Waves released?
Making Waves was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.