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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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Availability shown for United Kingdom · 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 United Kingdom.

Is Ocean Waves on Netflix?

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

Is Ocean Waves on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Ocean Waves isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.