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The Waves of the Danube

7.019601h 50mMovieWarDrama

Ciulei’s second feature recalls the best of Fritz Lang and Michael Curtiz in its WWII-era espionage tale, set on a barge transporting Nazi munitions up the Danube. Ciulei himself givers a superb performance as Mihai, the barge captain…

DirectorLiviu Ciulei
WritersFrancisc Munteanu·Titus Popovici

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Cast · Directed by Liviu Ciulei

LVLazăr Vrabie
Lazăr Vrabie
Toma
LCLiviu Ciulei
Liviu Ciulei
Mihai
IPIrina Petrescu
Irina Petrescu
Ana
ȘCȘtefan Ciubotărașu
Ștefan Ciubotărașu
CCCostel Constantinescu
Costel Constantinescu
IB
Ion Bodianu
MS
Mircea Sladek
LPLucian Pintilie
Lucian Pintilie
CȚ
Constantin Țăpîrdea
MȘMircea Șeptilici
Mircea Șeptilici

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The Waves of the Danube — streaming FAQ

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No, The Waves of the Danube is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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The Waves of the Danube 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 The Waves of the Danube?

The Waves of the Danube hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around July 12, 1960. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.