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Ocean Waves

1993·Movie·PG-13·72 min·6.4(976)

At Kichijōji Station, Tokyo, Taku Morisaki glimpses a familiar woman on the platform opposite boarding a train. Later, her photo falls from a shelf as he exits his apartment before flying to Kōchi Prefecture. Picking it up, he looks at it briefly before leaving. As the aeroplane takes off, he narrates the events that brought her into his life...

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Where to watch Ocean Waves in United States

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Where is Ocean Waves streaming around the world?

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United StatesHBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO MaxAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
IndiaNetflix
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
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AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Fetch TV, Amazon Video
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Molotov TVCanal VOD, Orange VOD, Amazon Video
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
South KoreaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Adswavve

About Ocean Waves

Ocean Waves is a 1993 Japanese-language animation, drama and romance film directed by Tomomi Mochizuki. The cast is led by Nobuo Tobita, Yoko Sakamoto, Toshihiko Seki. It has a runtime of 1h 12m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 1000 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max.

Ocean Waves was produced by Studio Ghibli, Tokuma Shoten, and Nippon Television Network Corporation and made in Japan. It was released on October 9, 1993, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director
Tomomi Mochizuki
Writers
Keiko Niwa
Release date
October 9, 1993
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Production
Studio Ghibli, Tokuma Shoten, Nippon Television Network Corporation
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Ocean Waves cast & crew

Ocean Waves was directed by Tomomi Mochizuki and written by Keiko Niwa.

The cast features Nobuo Tobita as Taku Morisaki (voice), Yoko Sakamoto as Rikako Muto (voice), Toshihiko Seki as Yutaka Matsuno (voice), Yuri Amano as Akiko Shimizu (voice), Kae Araki as Yumi Kohama (voice), and Jun'ichi Kanemaru as Okada (voice).

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shigeru Nagata, cinematography is by Atsushi Okui, and it was produced by Toshio Suzuki.

Is Ocean Waves worth watching?

Ocean Waves holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 976 ratings, a solidly received animation films.

At 1h 12m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy animation, drama, and romance, Ocean Waves is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Ocean Waves

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Cast of Ocean Waves

Nobuo Tobita

Nobuo Tobita

Taku Morisaki (voice)

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Yoko Sakamoto

Rikako Muto (voice)

Toshihiko Seki

Toshihiko Seki

Yutaka Matsuno (voice)

Yuri Amano

Yuri Amano

Akiko Shimizu (voice)

Kae Araki

Kae Araki

Yumi Kohama (voice)

Jun'ichi Kanemaru

Jun'ichi Kanemaru

Okada (voice)

Ai Satou

Ai Satou

Taku's Mother (voice)

Aya Hisakawa

Aya Hisakawa

Young Girl (voice)

Tomokazu Seki

Tomokazu Seki

Minarai (voice)

Hikaru Midorikawa

Hikaru Midorikawa

Tadashi Yamao (voice)

Sumi Shimamoto

Sumi Shimamoto

Rikako's Father's Lover (voice)

Reiko Suzuki

Reiko Suzuki

Mrs. Okami (voice)

Ocean Waves — FAQs

Where can I watch Ocean Waves in United States?

Ocean Waves is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max in United States.

Is Ocean Waves on HBO Max Amazon Channel?

Yes — Ocean Waves is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.

What language is Ocean Waves in?

Ocean Waves is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Ocean Waves?

Ocean Waves runs 1 hours 12 minutes (72 minutes).

What is Ocean Waves rated?

Ocean Waves is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 976 ratings.

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