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Waves (2019)

“Love is patient.”

7.4/10 · 843 votes 2h 16m r RomanceDrama

#62 of 296 films from 2019 #242 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Trey Edward Shults · Written by Trey Edward Shults

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Overview

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.

Cast

Kelvin Harrison Jr.as Tyler
Taylor Russellas Emily
Renée Elise Goldsberryas Catharine
Sterling K. Brownas Ronald
Lucas Hedgesas Luke
Alexa Demieas Alexis
Neal Huffas Bill
Clifton Collins Jr.as Bobby
Krisha Fairchildas English Teacher
Ruben E. A. Brownas Wally
Joshua Brockingtonas Stan
Vivi Pinedaas Elena
David Garelikas Ryan
Harmony Korineas Mr. Stanley

Facts

Release dateNovember 15, 2019
Runtime136 min (2h 16m) — longer as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$6,000,000
Box office$2,576,990 (0.4× budget)
IMDbtt8652728

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Questions

How long is Waves?
Waves runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Is Waves worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 843 votes, which places it #62 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 79%) and #242 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Waves?
Waves was directed by Trey Edward Shults. Other well-rated titles by the same director: It Comes at Night (2017).
Who stars in Waves?
Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Tyler; Taylor Russell as Emily; Renée Elise Goldsberry as Catharine; Sterling K. Brown as Ronald; Lucas Hedges as Luke; Alexa Demie as Alexis.
What is Waves rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Waves?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/7958.

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