

Ocean Waves
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...
Where to watch Ocean Waves in United States
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Where is Ocean Waves streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Fetch TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Molotov TV | Canal VOD, Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | wavve |
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
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
Taku Morisaki (voice)
Yoko Sakamoto
Rikako Muto (voice)

Toshihiko Seki
Yutaka Matsuno (voice)

Yuri Amano
Akiko Shimizu (voice)

Kae Araki
Yumi Kohama (voice)

Jun'ichi Kanemaru
Okada (voice)

Ai Satou
Taku's Mother (voice)

Aya Hisakawa
Young Girl (voice)

Tomokazu Seki
Minarai (voice)

Hikaru Midorikawa
Tadashi Yamao (voice)

Sumi Shimamoto
Rikako's Father's Lover (voice)

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.











