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Amber Waves

8.519801h 38mMovieTV MovieDrama

A drifter stranded in Kansas accepts a job offer from a wheat harvester who, in desperation over his cancer and financial woes, attempts suicide but becomes a father-figure to the young man.

DirectorJoseph Sargent
WriterKen Trevey
ProducersStanley Kallis·Philip Mandelker

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Cast · Directed by Joseph Sargent

DWDennis Weaver
Dennis Weaver
Elroy 'Bud' Burkhardt
KRKurt Russell
Kurt Russell
Larry Koenig
MWMare Winningham
Mare Winningham
Marlene Burkhardt
FBFran Brill
Fran Brill
Suze Winter
WBWilford Brimley
Wilford Brimley
Pete Alberts
RHRossie Harris
Rossie Harris
Dougie Burkhardt
GHGrainger Hines
Grainger Hines
Gregg Burkhardt
PFPenny Fuller
Penny Fuller
Fern Jensen
ECEloy Casados
Eloy Casados
Dwight Willits
BMBill Morey
Bill Morey
Ansel Porter
MTMichael Talbott
Michael Talbott
Tork Torkelson
RW
Robert Weaver
Russ Hahn

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Amber Waves — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Amber Waves?

Amber Waves isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is Amber Waves on Netflix?

No, Amber Waves is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Amber Waves on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Amber Waves isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Amber Waves for free?

Amber Waves isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Amber Waves?

Amber Waves hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 27, 1980. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.