The Wave
1981, English. Directed by Alexander Grasshoff.
A teacher conducts an experiment in an American high school where students learn how easy it is to be seduced by the same social forces which led to the horrors of Nazi Germany.
- Runtime
- 0h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 113 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 4 October 1981
- Country
- United States of America
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The Wave: quick answers
Is The Wave worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 113 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Wave?
The Wave runs 44 minutes (0h 44m).
Does The Wave have a post-credits scene?
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Is The Wave suitable for kids?
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What movies are like The Wave?
If you liked The Wave, try The Good Teacher, The Wave, The Stanford Prison Experiment.
Who directed The Wave?
The Wave (1981) was directed by Alexander Grasshoff and stars Bruce Davison, Lori Lethin, John Putch.