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The Wave

5.120252h 9mNRMovieMusicDrama

A music student’s testimony ignites a feminist uprising on her campus, where protest becomes performance and collective voice becomes an act of resistance.

DirectorSebastián Lelio
WritersManuela Infante·Josefina Fernández
ProducersJuan de Dios Larraín·Pablo Larraín

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Sebastián Lelio

DLDaniela López
Daniela López
Julia
AAAvril Aurora
Avril Aurora
Luna
LBLola Bravo
Lola Bravo
Rafa
PCPaulina Cortés
Paulina Cortés
Tamara
CI
Catalina Infante
Sorora's friend
LS
Lucas Sáez
Max
KS
Katalina Sanchez
Magda
RGRenata González
Renata González
Octavia
FBFlorencia Berner
Florencia Berner
Leo
MCManuel Castro
Manuel Castro
Esteban Moreno
SP
Sara Pantoja
Ms. Soto
NCNéstor Cantillana
Néstor Cantillana
Pedro

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The Wave — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Wave?

The Wave isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Wave on Netflix?

No, The Wave is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Wave on Amazon Prime Video?

The Wave 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 The Wave for free?

The Wave isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Wave based on a true story?

Yes — The Wave is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).