In Waves
2026, French. Directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen.
Like a storm, grief comes in waves.
In Los Angeles, shy teenager AJ meets Kristen, who lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach. But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- Phuong Mai NguyenDirector
- Rio VegaAJ (voice)
- Lyna KhoudriKristen (voice)
- Paul KircherEon (voice)
- Birane BaFrancisco (voice)
- Gauthier BattoueJeff (voice)
- Taiana TullyLa princesse hawaienne (voice)
- Amélia EwuL'infirmière / L'amie de Kristen (voice)
- Céline RontéLa prof de dessin (voice)
- Clara SoaresYvette (voice)
Details
- Released
- 1 July 2026
- Country
- France, Belgium, United States of America
- Written by
- Fanny Burdino, Samuel Doux
- Budget
- $7M
- Box office
- $1.1M
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What In Waves is based on
In Waves is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.
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In Waves: quick answers
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How long is In Waves?
In Waves runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
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In Waves is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is In Waves on?
In Waves isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 July 2026. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like In Waves?
If you liked In Waves, try Shelter, Keith, Kiss and Cry.
Who directed In Waves?
In Waves (2026) was directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen and stars Rio Vega, Lyna Khoudri, Paul Kircher.
What is In Waves based on?
In Waves is adapted from a memoir or autobiography.