

The Wave
“It was only a matter of time.”
Although theorised, no one is really ready when a mountain pass above the scenic and narrow Geiranger fjord in Norway collapses and creates a tsunami over 300 feet high. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.
Where to watch The Wave in United States
Can I watch The Wave in United States? Yes — you can stream The Wave in United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Philo, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Click a service to open The Wave there. Availability last verified on September 7, 2026.
Where is The Wave streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Studiocanal Presents Amazon Channel, ITVX Premium | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | M6+, Molotov TV, Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About The Wave
The Wave is a 2015 Norwegian-language action, thriller and drama film directed by Roar Uthaug. The cast is led by Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 1400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo.
The Wave was produced by Fantefilm, Film i Väst, and Tre Vänner and made in Norway. It was released on August 28, 2015, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $13 million worldwide.
- Director
- Roar Uthaug
- Writers
- John Kåre Raake, Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Martin Sundland
- Release date
- August 28, 2015
- Original language
- Norwegian
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Norway
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $13 million
- Production
- Fantefilm, Film i Väst, Tre Vänner
The Wave cast & crew
The Wave was directed by Roar Uthaug and written by John Kåre Raake, Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, and Martin Sundland.
The cast features Kristoffer Joner as Kristian Eikjord, Ane Dahl Torp as Idun Karlsen, Jonas Hoff Oftebro as Sondre Eikjord, Edith Haagenrud-Sande as Julia Eikjord, Fridtjov Såheim as Arvid Øvrebø, and Laila Goody as Margot Valldal.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Magnus Beite, cinematography is by John Christian Rosenlund, and it was produced by Are Heidenstrøm and Martin Sundland.
Is The Wave worth watching?
The Wave holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 1,448 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, thriller, and drama, The Wave is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Wave
In United States, you can stream The Wave on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Magnolia Selects Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Wave

Kristoffer Joner
Kristian Eikjord

Ane Dahl Torp
Idun Karlsen

Jonas Hoff Oftebro
Sondre Eikjord

Edith Haagenrud-Sande
Julia Eikjord

Fridtjov Såheim
Arvid Øvrebø

Laila Goody
Margot Valldal

Arthur Berning
Jacob Vikra

Herman Bernhoft
Georg

Eili Harboe
Vibeke

Silje Breivik
Anna
Håkon Moe
Thomas
Tyra Holmen
Teresa
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The Wave — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Wave in United States?
The Wave is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.
▸Is The Wave on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Wave is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Wave in?
The Wave is originally in Norwegian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Wave?
The Wave runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is The Wave rated?
The Wave is rated R. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 1,448 ratings.












