In Waves(2026)
Like a storm, grief comes in waves.
In Waves Synopsis
In Los Angeles, shy teenager AJ meets Kristen, who lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach. But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.
In Waves (2026) is a animation, romance and drama film directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, released on July 1, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Rio Vega, Lyna Khoudri, Paul Kircher and Birane Ba. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 38 ratings.
- Director:
- Phuong Mai Nguyen
- Writers:
- Samuel Doux, Fanny Burdino, AJ Dungo
- Producers:
- Judith Nora, Nick Shumaker, Priscilla Bertin
- Composer:
- Robin Coudert
- Production:
- Silex Films, Panique!, Charades, France 3 Cinéma, Anonymous Content, Gao Shan Pictures
- Budget:
- $7,000,000
- Revenue:
- $1,053,403
- Status:
- Released
In Waves (2026) Trailer
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In Waves Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rio Vega
as AJ (voice)
Lyna Khoudri
as Kristen (voice)
Paul Kircher
as Eon (voice)
Birane Ba
as Francisco (voice)
Gauthier Battoue
as Jeff (voice)
Taiana Tully
as La princesse hawaienne (voice)
Amélia Ewu
as L'infirmière / L'amie de Kristen (voice)
Céline Ronté
as La prof de dessin (voice)
Clara Soares
as Yvette (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, written by Samuel Doux, Fanny Burdino and AJ Dungo, produced by Judith Nora, Nick Shumaker and Priscilla Bertin.
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In Waves Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 38 ratings.
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In Waves – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch In Waves online?
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In Waves (2026) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in In Waves?
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The main cast of In Waves (2026) includes Rio Vega, Lyna Khoudri, Paul Kircher, Birane Ba and Gauthier Battoue. The film was directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was In Waves released?
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In Waves was released on July 1, 2026 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is In Waves worth watching?
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In Waves (2026) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 38 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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