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IMDb rating 7.5
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Critic rating 7.8

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Critic Marc Savlov
rated 8

As if the dazzling performances and audaciously intertwined storylines weren’t enough, 'Waves' is a visual stunner, too...

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle
Critic Brian Tallerico
rated 10

...an empathetic commentary on the interconnectivity of human nature-a film filled with great, almost unimaginable pain, but also incredible beauty.

Read full review at Roger Ebert
Critic Alex Godfrey
rated 8

...sensuous and vibrant, a film where everything is heightened with magic mushroom clarity.

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Critic Neil Smith
rated 8

...a powerful drama from writer/director Trey Edward Shults in which the tragic events of one seismic day forever change the lives of one middle-class Florida family.

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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 8

There are big scenes, big performances, big emotions here...

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Critic Tara Mcnamara
rated 10

...an impactful film about a family, but it's not just for parents...

Read full review at Common Sense Media
Critic Lau Lehrmann
rated 8

...er fortælling gennem sindsstemninger per excellence.

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Critic Jan-Olov Andersson
rated 6

Trey Edward Shults berättar visuellt spännande och Trent Reznors och Atticus Ross musik skaver på ett intressant sätt.

Read full review at Aftonbladet

Cast & Crew

Harmony Korine
As Teacher
Harmony Korine
Director
Clifton Collins Jr.
As Bobby Lopez
Neal Huff
As Bill
Sterling K. Brown
As Ronald Williams

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Waves is a powerful and emotional drama that follows the story of a suburban family, led by a well-intentioned but domineering father, as they navigate love, forgiveness, and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. The film explores themes of grief, trauma, and redemption as the characters struggle to come to terms with their new reality. Featuring standout performances from the cast, Waves is a moving and thought-provoking film that will leave audiences deeply affected.

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