The Third Wave
The Third Wave
2009, English. Directed by Alison Thompson.
The film was shot in Sri Lanka following the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake. After the 2004 Asian tsunami disaster, four independent volunteers, with little money and no experience, race off to volunteer in tsunami ravaged Sri Lanka.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- 11 September 2009
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How long is The Third Wave?
The Third Wave runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Which OTT platform is The Third Wave on?
The Third Wave isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Third Wave?
If you liked The Third Wave, try A Toxic Love Story, As I Was Moving Ahead Occasionally I Saw Brief Glimpses of Beauty, The Curious Birth of Benjamin Button.
Who directed The Third Wave?
The Third Wave (2009) was directed by Alison Thompson.