Waves
2019
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Synopsis
A controlling father’s attempts to ensure that his two children succeed in high school backfire after his son experiences a career-ending sports injury. Their familial bonds are eventually placed under severe strain by an unexpected tragedy.
Waves (2019) is a 2h 16min romance feature film by Trey Edward Shults. A controlling father’s attempts to ensure that his two children succeed in high school backfire after his son exper...
Key facts
Cast
Kelvin Harrison Jr., Taylor Russell, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sterling K. Brown, Lucas Hedges, Alexa Demie, Neal Huff, Clifton Collins Jr.
Original language
English
First release
November 7, 2019 (Poland)
Awards
National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
Setting
Florida
Crew
Screenplay
Trey Edward Shults
Producer
James Wilson, Kevin Turen, Trey Edward Shults
Cinematography
Drew Daniels
Editing
Isaac Hagy, Trey Edward Shults
Music
Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Austin Film Critics Association 2020 generic
- Independent Spirit Awards 2020 generic
- New York Film Critics Circle Awards 2020 generic
- National Board of Review 2019 generic
- Telluride Film Festival 2019 generic - Main Program
Releases & classifications
| Streaming | Poland | November 7, 2019 |
| Theatrical | United States | November 15, 2019 |
| Theatrical | Canada | December 6, 2019 |
| Theatrical | United States | December 6, 2019 |
| Theatrical | United Kingdom | January 17, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Ireland | January 17, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Singapore | January 23, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Finland | January 24, 2020 |
| Streaming | United States | January 24, 2020 |
| Theatrical | France | January 29, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Sweden | February 7, 2020 |
| Streaming | Brazil | July 5, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Australia | July 9, 2020 |
| Streaming | Japan | July 10, 2020 |
| Theatrical | Germany | July 16, 2020 |
| Streaming | Germany | September 30, 2021 |
| Television | Slovakia | February 7, 2025 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United States | February 4, 2020 |
| Home video | Germany | September 30, 2021 |
| Home video | Australia | November 1, 2021 |
Full credits
| Director | Trey Edward Shults |
| Cast | Kelvin Harrison Jr. (Tyler), Taylor Russell (Emily), Renée Elise Goldsberry (Catharine), Sterling K. Brown (Ronald), Lucas Hedges (Luke), Alexa Demie (Alexis), Neal Huff (Bill), Clifton Collins Jr. (Bobby), Krisha Fairchild (English Teacher), Ruben E. A. Brown (Wally), Joshua Brockington (Stan), Vivi Pineda (Elena), David Garelik (Ryan), Bill Wise (Coach Wise), Harmony Korine (Mr. Stanley), Holland Hayes (Doctor Steve), Justin R. Chan (Chang), Albert Link (Minister), David A Payton (Security Guard), Lulu Braha (Protestor), Avis-Marie Barnes (Doctor), Harlan Drum (Sophie), Jon Brudzinski (Cop 1), Jeffrey Hersh (Cop 2), Dennis Deveaugh (Cop 3), George Greer (Judge), Carter Harcek (Lip Sync Boy (uncredited)), Alan Fritz (Bailiff (uncredited)), Kristin Wollett (Park Mother (uncredited)), Nicholas Ryan Hernandez (Lip Sync Boy (uncredited)), Taisha Perez (Coroner Jessie (uncredited)), Ellen Marguerite Cullivan (Doctor (uncredited)), Ciarra Krohne (Core Friend (uncredited)) |
| Screenplay | Trey Edward Shults |
| Producer | James Wilson, Kevin Turen, Trey Edward Shults |
| Executive producer | Jacob Jaffke |
| Cinematography | Drew Daniels |
| Editing | Isaac Hagy, Trey Edward Shults |
| Music | Atticus Ross, Trent Reznor |
| Production design | Elliott Hostetter |
| Visual effects | Lucien Harriot |
| Sound | Brendan Feeney, Jack Patterson, Jack Sedgwick, Johnnie Burn, Ned Sisson, Simon Carroll |
| Costumes | Rachel Dainer-Best |
Additional data: TMDB.
