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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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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 HBO Max in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Ocean Waves on Netflix?

No, Ocean Waves is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max.

Is Ocean Waves on Amazon Prime Video?

Ocean Waves isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ocean Waves for free?

Ocean Waves is available on HBO Max in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.