The Wave_
"It was only a matter of time."
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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Rakuten TV
6 countries
Netflix
3 countries
Hoopla
FREE
2 countries
Prime Video
2 countries
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Adrenalina Pura Amazon channel
2 countries
fuboTV
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
The Wave earned $13.0M worldwide on a $5.9M budget — a 120% return on investment.
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Year context
The Wave was released 11 years ago in 2015.
CAST (16)
Kristoffer Joner
Kristian Eikjord
Ane Dahl Torp
Idun Karlsen
Jonas Hoff Oftebro
Sondre Eikjord
Edith Haagenrud-Sande
Julia Eikjord
Fridtjov Såheim
Arvid Øvrebø
Laila Goody
Margot Valldal
Arthur Berning
Jacob Vikra
Herman Bernhoft
Georg
Eili Harboe
Vibeke
Silje Breivik
Anna
HM
Håkon Moe
Thomas
TH
Tyra Holmen
Teresa
Thomas Bo Larsen
Phillip
Mette Agnete Horn
Maria
Lado Hadzic
Bus Driver
TL
Tom Larsen
Man with Mobile Phone
CREW
Director
Writer
Writer
Writer
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$5.9M
Budget
$13.0M
Revenue
+120%
ROI
PROFITABLE
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
Film i Väst
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
105 min (1h 45m)
Language
Norwegian
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (1,368 votes)
Popularity
6
Budget
$5,904,067
Box Office
$12,975,143
Profit
+$7,071,076
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Wave about?
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 long is The Wave?
The Wave has a runtime of 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Who directed The Wave?
The Wave was directed by Roar Uthaug.
Who stars in The Wave?
The cast of The Wave includes Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro, Edith Haagenrud-Sande, Fridtjov Såheim.
How much did The Wave make at the box office?
The Wave earned $12,975,143 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $5,904,067.
What is the rating of The Wave?
The Wave has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 1,368 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Action
Thriller
Drama
KEYWORDS (13)
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fjord
tsunami
norway
disaster
underwater
family in peril
geologist
avalanche
new job
disaster movie
tourism
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