Waves

2019 · 2h17 · Film

Directed by Trey Edward Shults

Starring Kelvin Harrison Jr., Taylor Russell, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sterling K. Brown, Lucas Hedges, Alexa Demie, Neal Huff, Clifton Collins Jr., Krisha Fairchild, Ruben E. A. Brown

Ideal when you feel… Romantic

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.

Original language

English

Country

Canada, United States

Cast

Sterling K. Brown, Lucas Hedges, Alexa Demie, Neal Huff, Clifton Collins Jr., Krisha Fairchild, Ruben E. A. Brown, Joshua Brockington, Vivi Pineda

Updated August 18, 2026

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