In Waves(2026)
Like a storm, grief comes in waves.
In Waves Synopsis
In Los Angeles, AJ, a shy teenager, meets Kristen. She 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 7.1 out of 10 across 30 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
- Status:
- Released
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)
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 7.1/10 from 30 ratings.
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In Waves – Frequently Asked Questions
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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 7.1 out of 10 from 30 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.