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Waves (2019)

R · 2019-11-15 · 2h 15m · EN
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Love is patient.

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.

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Trey Edward ShultsDirector
Budget
$6M
Box office
$2.6M

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Kelvin Harrison Jr.Kelvin Harrison Jr.Tyler WilliamsTaylor RussellTaylor RussellEmily WilliamsRenée Elise GoldsberryRenée Elise GoldsberryCatharine WilliamsSterling K. BrownSterling K. BrownRonald WilliamsLucas HedgesLucas HedgesLukeAlexa DemieAlexa DemieAlexis LopezNeal HuffNeal HuffBillClifton Collins Jr.Clifton Collins Jr.Bobby LopezKrisha FairchildKrisha FairchildEnglish TeacherRuben E.A. BrownRuben E.A. BrownWallyJoshua BrockingtonJoshua BrockingtonStanVivi PinedaVivi PinedaElena

Keywords

Brother sister relationshipFather son relationshipHigh schoolFloridaWrestlingAfrican americanControlling fatherGeneration zTeen pregnancyA24Stepmother stepdaughter relationshipStepmother stepson relationship

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityBrother Sister Relationship · Father Son Relationship · High SchoolMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityRomance

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What is Waves 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.

How long is Waves?

Waves has a runtime of 135 minutes.

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