The Longest Wave(2019)
Legends take a lifetime
The Longest Wave Synopsis
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger travels the globe with legendary windsurfer and pioneering waterman Robby Naish, a 24-time world champion whose quest to master the world's longest waves unexpectedly reveals his vulnerabilities as a competitor, mentor and father. THE LONGEST WAVE transcends the action sports genre by capturing obstacles outside of the legendary athlete's professional life in an intimate, cinéma-vérité style, revealing Naish balancing the pursuit of excellence at sea with the demands of life's complications on land.
The Longest Wave (2019) is a documentary film directed by Joe Berlinger, released on November 13, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Robby Naish, Laird Hamilton, Kai Lenny and Gerry Lopez.
- Director:
- Joe Berlinger
- Writers:
- Joe Berlinger
- Producers:
- Joe Berlinger
- Composer:
- Serj Tankian
- Production:
- RadicalMedia, Red Bull TV, Red Bull Media House
- Status:
- Released
The Longest Wave (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Longest Wave before you stream it.
The Longest Wave Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robby Naish
as Self
Laird Hamilton
as Self
Kai Lenny
as Self
Gerry Lopez
as Self
- Robert Richman
Robert Richman
as Self
- Martin Lenny
Martin Lenny
as Self
- Jace Panebianco
Jace Panebianco
as Self
- John DeCesare
John DeCesare
as Self
- Chuck Patterson
Chuck Patterson
as Self
- Miguel Vegas Van Oordt
Miguel Vegas Van Oordt
as Self
- Nani Naish
Nani Naish
as Self
- Christina Naish
Christina Naish
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Joe Berlinger, written by Joe Berlinger, produced by Joe Berlinger.
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The Longest Wave – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Longest Wave?
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The main cast of The Longest Wave (2019) includes Robby Naish, Laird Hamilton, Kai Lenny, Gerry Lopez and Robert Richman. The film was directed by Joe Berlinger. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Longest Wave released?
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The Longest Wave was released on November 13, 2019 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is there a trailer for The Longest Wave?
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