

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.
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6.7/10
1,480 votes
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- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $5.9M
- Box office
- $13M
- Language
- Norwegian
- hotel
- fjord
- tsunami
- norway
- disaster
- underwater
- family in peril
- geologist
- avalanche
- new job
- disaster movie
- tourism
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- PremiereRHamptons International Film Festival9 Oct 2015
- Theatrical (limited)R4 Mar 2016
CanadaCA
- PremiereToronto International Film Festival11 Sept 2015
- Theatrical (limited)PG4 Mar 2016
ArgentinaAR
- Theatrical1630 Jun 2016
BrazilBR
- Physical1427 Jun 2016
ChileCL
- TheatricalTE+7 9 Jun 2016
DenmarkDK
- Theatrical1514 Jun 2017
EstoniaEE
- Theatrical29 Jan 2016
FinlandFI
- TheatricalK-1217 Jun 2016
FranceFR
- Theatrical27 Jul 2016
- TV6ter22 Feb 2026
- TVParis Première 23 Oct 2026
GermanyDE
- Physical12Blu-ray Rental, DVD Rental (LEONINE)24 Feb 2016
- Physical12Blu-ray, DVD (LEONINE)26 Feb 2016
GreeceGR
- Theatrical21 Sept 2017
Hong KongHK
- TheatricalIIB 26 May 2016
Frequently asked questions
The Wave was released on 28 August 2015.
Audience reviews
5- R6/10
Reno
1/14/2016
> They expected it, but never prepared for it. This is the latest natural disaster flick from the Norway. About an inland tsunami that caused due to the landslide near the lake that based around the mountains. Kind of fresh in that perspective, because as far I remember I haven't seen a movie evolve in this theme which is only a slightly differs from water reservoir burst and flood accidental concepts. It's def…
- N7/10
Norsk
11/2/2017
The Wave is an excellent Norwegian language disaster film. It centers on a geologist who is leaving town with his family for a better paying job. However, before he leaves, he suspects the mountain there may be in danger of imminent collapse. He has to convince his colleagues while there is still time for escape. When his worst fears come true, the town's inhabitants have 10 minutes to escape. Chaos then occurs as ev…
- S7/10
StarsNtheDarkness
10/3/2021
Some pretty darn good CGI for a smaller budget movie. And when the two guys were stuck in the crevice while it was closing?!?! I was legitimately afraid for them. I do wish we could have experienced the wave for longer but alas … that’s the nature of a tsunami. A few seconds of action and then lots and lots of devastation. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ One of the better disaster movies overall. Straightforward, good acting, and not over…
- C6/10
CinemaSerf
3/10/2024
Based on what might be a real scenario, we find ourselves in a pretty Norwegian fjord town that might be in danger from a tsunami. How? Well, apparently there are millions of tons of rock precariously situated on the mountainside that are likely to eventually slide down into the water and create a monumental tidal wave. There are loads of early warning systems in place and that's lucky for geologist "Kristian" (Krist…
- J8/10
JJ Rosales
10/24/2026
This is honestly one of my favorite foreign films. It’s not flashy, it’s not too deep, doesn’t take itself too seriously. It’s just an overall great disaster movie.
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