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Waves

7.420192h 16mRMovieRomanceDrama

A controlling father’s attempts to ensure that his two children succeed in high school backfire after his son experiences a career-ending sports injury. Their familial bonds are eventually placed under severe strain by an unexpected tragedy.

DirectorTrey Edward Shults
WriterTrey Edward Shults
ProducersKevin Turen·Jacob Jaffke

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Cast · Directed by Trey Edward Shults

KJKelvin Harrison Jr.
Kelvin Harrison Jr.
Tyler
TRTaylor Russell
Taylor Russell
Emily
RGRenée Elise Goldsberry
Renée Elise Goldsberry
Catharine
SBSterling K. Brown
Sterling K. Brown
Ronald
LHLucas Hedges
Lucas Hedges
Luke
ADAlexa Demie
Alexa Demie
Alexis
NHNeal Huff
Neal Huff
Bill
CJClifton Collins Jr.
Clifton Collins Jr.
Bobby
KFKrisha Fairchild
Krisha Fairchild
English Teacher
RBRuben E. A. Brown
Ruben E. A. Brown
Wally
JBJoshua Brockington
Joshua Brockington
Stan
VP
Vivi Pineda
Elena

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Waves — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Waves?

Waves is streaming on JustWatch TV Plus and JustWatch TV Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Waves on Netflix?

No, Waves is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on JustWatch TV Plus and JustWatch TV Free.

Is Waves on Amazon Prime Video?

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 Waves for free?

Waves is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV Free in United States.