Waves

Waves

Love is patient.

2019•2h 16m•7.4/10

RomanceDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

7.4/10(799)

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.

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Production

A24, Bron Studios, JW Films, Guy Grand Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Kelvin Harrison Jr.

Tyler

Taylor Russell

Taylor Russell

Emily

Renée Elise Goldsberry

Renée Elise Goldsberry

Catharine

Sterling K. Brown

Sterling K. Brown

Ronald

Lucas Hedges

Lucas Hedges

Luke

Alexa Demie

Alexa Demie

Alexis

Neal Huff

Neal Huff

Bill

Clifton Collins Jr.

Clifton Collins Jr.

Bobby

Krisha Fairchild

Krisha Fairchild

English Teacher

Ruben E. A. Brown

Ruben E. A. Brown

Wally

Joshua Brockington

Joshua Brockington

Stan

Vivi Pineda

Elena

David Garelik

David Garelik

Ryan

Bill Wise

Bill Wise

Coach Wise

Harmony Korine

Harmony Korine

Mr. Stanley

Holland Hayes

Doctor Steve

Justin R. Chan

Chang

Albert Link

Minister

David Payton

David Payton

Security Guard

Lulu Braha

Protestor

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