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The Wave (2008)
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A school teacher discusses types of government with his class. His students find it too boring to repeatedly go over national socialism and believe that dictatorship cannot be established in modern Germany. He starts an experiment to show how easily the masses can become manipulated.
Cast
Jürgen Vogelas Rainer Wenger
Frederick Lauas Tim
Max Riemeltas Marco
Jennifer Ulrichas Karo
Christiane Paulas Anke Wenger
Elyas M'Barekas Sinan
Cristina do Regoas Lisa
Jacob Matschenzas Dennis
Maximilian Vollmaras Bomber
Tim Oliver Schultzas Jens
Amelie Kieferas Mona
Max Mauffas Kevin
Fabian Pregeras Kaschi
Ferdinand Schmidt-Modrowas Ferdi
Facts
| Release date | March 13, 2008 |
| Runtime | 107 min (1h 47m) — about the same as the 2008 average of 104 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama |
| Original title | Die Welle |
| Language | DE |
| Budget | $7,500,000 |
| Box office | $32,350,637 (4.3× budget) |
| IMDb | tt1063669 |
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Questions
How long is The Wave?
The Wave runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Is The Wave worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 3,707 votes, which places it #27 of 219 films released in 2008 in this index (top 88%) and #253 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed The Wave?
The Wave was directed by Dennis Gansel. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mechanic: Resurrection (2016).
Who stars in The Wave?
Jürgen Vogel as Rainer Wenger; Frederick Lau as Tim; Max Riemelt as Marco; Jennifer Ulrich as Karo; Christiane Paul as Anke Wenger; Elyas M'Barek as Sinan.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Wave?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/84689.