The Wave(1981)
The Wave Synopsis
A teacher conducts an experiment in an American high school where students learn how easy it is to be seduced by the same social forces which led to the horrors of Nazi Germany.
The Wave (1981) is a drama, thriller and tv movie film directed by Alexander Grasshoff, released on October 4, 1981 with a runtime of 44m. It stars Bruce Davison, Lori Lethin, John Putch and Johnny Doran. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 113 ratings.
- Director:
- Alexander Grasshoff
- Writers:
- Johnny Dawkins, Ron Jones
- Producers:
- Fern Field
- Cinematographer:
- Hanania Baer
- Production:
- TAT Communications Company
- Status:
- Released
The Wave Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bruce Davison
as Ben Ross
Lori Lethin
as Lauree
John Putch
as David
Johnny Doran
as Robert
- Pasha Gray
Pasha Gray
as Amy
- Wesley Pfenning
Wesley Pfenning
as Christy Ross
- Marc Copage
Marc Copage
as Eric
- Robert DeLapp
Robert DeLapp
- Matthew Dunn
Matthew Dunn
- Michael Pasternak
Michael Pasternak
as Peter
- Teri Ralston
Teri Ralston
as Mrs. Saunders
Jamie Rose
as Andrea
Key crew
Directed by Alexander Grasshoff, written by Johnny Dawkins and Ron Jones, produced by Fern Field.
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The Wave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 113 ratings.
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The Wave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wave online?
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The Wave (1981) is available to stream on ARD Plus Amazon channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wave?
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The main cast of The Wave (1981) includes Bruce Davison, Lori Lethin, John Putch, Johnny Doran and Pasha Gray. The film was directed by Alexander Grasshoff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wave released?
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The Wave was released on October 4, 1981 and runs for 44m.
Is The Wave worth watching?
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The Wave (1981) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 113 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.