where to watch Waves
7.5/10 IMDb
84% Rotten Tomatoes

Where To Watch Waves

Waves is a 2019 emotionally intense drama that follows a suburban family’s painful journey through love, loss, hope and forgiveness. The story begins with teenage athlete Tyler loved and pressured by a caring but strict father whose life spirals after a tragic accident, leading to addiction, betrayal, heartbreak and a shattering of trust. As the consequences ripple through the family, the film shifts perspective to Tyler’s sister Emily, who struggles with guilt, grief, and a search for healing. With powerful performances, raw realism, and stunning visuals, Waves captures the pain and resilience of human relationships under extreme pressure.

  • Release Date: November 15, 2019
  • Director: Trey Edward Shults
  • Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance
  • Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Taylor Russell, Sterling K. Brown, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Lucas Hedges, Alexa Demie, Clifton Collins Jr., Neal Huff, Harmony Korine
  • Box Office: Earning around $2.6 million worldwide
  • Where To Watch: Amazon Prime Video

More details about Waves and where you can watch

Waves charts the turbulent emotional journey of the Williams family a seemingly stable suburban household in Florida. Tyler Williams (Kelvin Harrison Jr.), a talented high-school wrestler with big dreams, suffers a career-ending shoulder injury. Under the weight of his father Ronald’s (Sterling K. Brown) relentless expectations and his own fears, Tyler spirals into drug abuse, secrecy, and self-destruction. The film’s second half shifts focus to his sister Emily (Taylor Russell), navigating trauma, heartbreak, and the aftermath of tragedy as the family grapples with guilt, grief, and the long path toward forgiveness. Director Trey Edward Shults uses striking cinematography, a gripping soundtrack, and deep character work to depict love, loss, redemption, and the bonds that survive even the darkest storms.

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Did You Know

Despite its hard-hitting subject and tragic storyline, Waves was originally supposed to be a modest coming-of-age film but during development, the director shifted the tone drastically after real-life tragedies around him. The final film became darker and emotionally raw, making it one of the most intense and emotionally draining cinematic experiences of 2019. Many viewers say the film felt so real that it stayed with them for weeks.