The Wave

A tense, emotional disaster thriller that keeps you on edge with spectacular set pieces and a family's desperate fight to survive.

Directed by

Roar Uthaug

Genres

Action, Thriller, Drama

Starring

Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro

Tagline

It was only a matter of time.

Overview

Although theorised, no one is really ready when a mountain pass above the scenic and narrow Geiranger fjord in Norway collapses and creates a tsunami over 300 feet high. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.

How it feels

Tense, dark and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Survival, family, grief, nature

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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