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The Wave

6.419361h 1mNRMovieDrama

A Mexican fisherman, whose son has died because he could not afford necessary medical care out of his meagre wages, becomes aware of how badly exploited he and his many fellow fisherman are by the one greedy man for whom they work and the corrupt politician who makes the laws to benefit him.

DirectorsFred Zinnemann·Emilio Gómez Muriel

WritersAgustín Velázquez Chávez·Paul Strand

Where to watch

Not available in Australia

Streaming in 7 other countries

The Wave isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Belgium, Canada, France, Luxembourg and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Fred Zinnemann

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The Wave — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wave?

The Wave isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Belgium, Canada and Switzerland and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Wave on Netflix?

No, The Wave is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Wave on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Wave isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Wave for free?

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