Waves (film)
2019 American drama film / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Waves is a 2019 American psychological drama film written, produced and directed by Trey Edward Shults. Along with Shults, it was produced by Kevin Turen and James Wilson. It stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Taylor Russell, Lucas Hedges, Alexa Demie, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Sterling K. Brown. It traces the emotional journey of a suburban American family as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the wake of a tragic loss.
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| Directed by | Trey Edward Shults |
| Written by | Trey Edward Shults |
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| Cinematography | Drew Daniels |
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| Distributed by | A24 |
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Running time | 135 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6 million[1] |
| Box office | $2.6 million[2] |
Principal photography began on July 9, 2018, in Broward County, Florida and wrapped up on August 24, 2018. The cast was announced in July, with Demie joining in August.
It had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2019, and was released in the United States on November 15, 2019, by A24. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances (particularly that of Harrison, Russell, and Brown), cinematography, and Shults' direction. Despite its success among critics, the film was a box office bomb, grossing $2.6 million worldwide against a production budget of $6 million.