How long is The Wave?

The Wave is 44 min long (44 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 8:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Wave rated?

TMDB lists no US age certification for The Wave.

Where can I stream The Wave?

As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Where to watch The Wave (1981) tonight

The Wave (1981) runs 44 min and averages 6.9 from 113 TMDB members. 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: 44 min — ends 8:44 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: no US certification listed
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Released: October 4, 1981
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 113 votes
Director: Alexander Grasshoff
Starring: Bruce Davison, Lori Lethin, John Putch, Johnny Doran
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US.

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How long is The Wave?: The Wave is 44 min long (44 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 8:44 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Wave rated?: TMDB lists no US age certification for The Wave.
Is The Wave a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Thriller reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The Wave?: As of 2026-11-08, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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