The Wave(2008)
Die Welle
Their teacher became their leader. His students became his soldiers.
The Wave Synopsis
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.
The Wave (2008) is a drama and thriller film directed by Dennis Gansel, released on March 13, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Jürgen Vogel, Frederick Lau, Max Riemelt and Jennifer Ulrich. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 3,686 ratings.
- Director:
- Dennis Gansel
- Writers:
- Peter Thorwarth, Dennis Gansel, Johnny Dawkins
- Producers:
- Christian Becker
- Cinematographer:
- Torsten Breuer
- Composer:
- Heiko Maile
- Production:
- Rat Pack Filmproduktion, B.A. Produktion, Constantin Film, Celluloid Dreams
- Budget:
- $7,500,000
- Revenue:
- $32,350,637
- Status:
- Released
The Wave (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Wave before you stream it.
The Wave Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Cristina do Rego
as Lisa
Jacob Matschenz
as Dennis
Maximilian Vollmar
as Bomber
Tim Oliver Schultz
as Jens
Amelie Kiefer
as Mona
Max Mauff
as Kevin
Key crew
Directed by Dennis Gansel, written by Peter Thorwarth, Dennis Gansel and Johnny Dawkins, produced by Christian Becker.
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The Wave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 3,686 ratings.
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The Wave – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wave online?
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The Wave (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Wave?
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The main cast of The Wave (2008) includes Jürgen Vogel, Frederick Lau, Max Riemelt, Jennifer Ulrich and Christiane Paul. The film was directed by Dennis Gansel. 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 March 13, 2008 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Wave worth watching?
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The Wave (2008) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 3,686 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller 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.