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Ocean Waves

8.019951h 42mMovieRomance

As a young man returns home after his first year away at college he recalls his senior year of high school and the iron-willed, big city girl that turned his world upside down.

DirectorMasahiro Nakano
WriterYoshikazu Okada
ProducersTetsuya Kuroda·Masayuki Morikawa

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Masahiro Nakano

STShinji Takeda
Shinji Takeda
Taku Morisaki
HSHitomi Sato
Hitomi Sato
Rikako Muto
STSaki Takaoka
Saki Takaoka
Chisa Tsumura
YHYasufumi Hayashi
Yasufumi Hayashi
Yutaka Matsuno
YHYoshihiko Hakamada
Yoshihiko Hakamada
Koichi Tasaka
JIJunichi Ishida
Junichi Ishida
Shota Ozawa

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Ocean Waves — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ocean Waves?

Ocean Waves is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Ocean Waves on Netflix?

Yes — Ocean Waves is available on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Ocean Waves on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ocean Waves isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Ocean Waves for free?

Ocean Waves is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.