Official movie poster for The Wave (2015), a action thriller film

The Wave(2015)

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It was only a matter of time.

6.7(1,449)1h 45m2015-08-28
ActionThrillerDrama

The Wave Synopsis

Although theorised, no one is really ready when a mountain pass above the scenic and narrow Geiranger fjord in Norway collapses and creates a tsunami over 300 feet high. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.

The Wave (2015) is a action, thriller and drama film directed by Roar Uthaug, released on August 28, 2015 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro and Edith Haagenrud-Sande. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 1,449 ratings.

Director:
Roar Uthaug
Writers:
John Kåre Raake, Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Martin Sundland
Producers:
Are Heidenstrøm, Martin Sundland
Cinematographer:
John Christian Rosenlund
Composer:
Magnus Beite
Production:
Fantefilm, Film i Väst, Tre Vänner
Budget:
$5,904,067
Revenue:
$12,975,143
Status:
Released

The Wave (2015) Trailer

Watch the official trailer for The Wave before you stream it.

The Wave Reviews & Ratings

Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 1,449 ratings.

Reno

6/10

> They expected it, but never prepared for it. This is the latest natural disaster flick from the Norway. About an inland tsunami that caused due to the landslide near the lake that based around the mountains. Kind of fresh in that perspective, because as far I remember I haven't seen a movie evolve in this theme which is only a slightly differs from water reservoir burst and flood accidental concepts. It's…

Reviewed on January 14, 2016

Norsk

7/10

The Wave is an excellent Norwegian language disaster film. It centers on a geologist who is leaving town with his family for a better paying job. However, before he leaves, he suspects the mountain there may be in danger of imminent collapse. He has to convince his colleagues while there is still time for escape. When his worst fears come true, the town's inhabitants have 10 minutes to escape. Chaos then occurs as…

Reviewed on November 2, 2017

StarsNtheDarkness

7/10

Some pretty darn good CGI for a smaller budget movie. And when the two guys were stuck in the crevice while it was closing?!?! I was legitimately afraid for them. I do wish we could have experienced the wave for longer but alas … that’s the nature of a tsunami. A few seconds of action and then lots and lots of devastation. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ One of the better disaster movies overall. Straightforward, good acting, and not…

Reviewed on October 3, 2021

CinemaSerf

6/10

Based on what might be a real scenario, we find ourselves in a pretty Norwegian fjord town that might be in danger from a tsunami. How? Well, apparently there are millions of tons of rock precariously situated on the mountainside that are likely to eventually slide down into the water and create a monumental tidal wave. There are loads of early warning systems in place and that's lucky for geologist "Kristian"…

Reviewed on March 10, 2024

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The Wave – Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch The Wave online?

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The Wave (2015) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel and Monsters and Nightmares Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. 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 (2015) includes Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro, Edith Haagenrud-Sande and Fridtjov Såheim. The film was directed by Roar Uthaug. 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 August 28, 2015 and runs for 1h 45m.

Is The Wave worth watching?

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The Wave (2015) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 1,449 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.

Is there a trailer for The Wave?

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Yes. The official The Wave trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.