The Last Wave
“Hasn't the weather been strange ...could it be a warning?”
The Last Wave is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 21 June 2026.
Where to watch The Last Wave
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Release date
- 1977-12-15
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $2,124,250
- Budget
- $825,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia
- Studio
- Australian Film Commission
The Last Wave — trailer
About The Last Wave
The Last Wave is a 1977 movie in the Drama, Mystery and Horror genres, directed by Peter Weir, starring Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett and David Gulpilil. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 214 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Last Wave in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.
Cast
Richard Chamberlain
David Burton
Olivia Hamnett
Annie Burton
David Gulpilil
Chris Lee
Frederick Parslow
Rev. Burton
Vivean Gray
Dr. Whitburn
Athol Compton
Billy Corman
Peter Carroll
Michael Zeadler
Walter Amagula
Gerry Lee
Michael Duffield
Andrew Potter
Nandjiwarra Amagula
Charlie
Hedley Cullen
Judge
Wallas Eaton
Morgue Doctor
Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Last Wave in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream The Last Wave on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is The Last Wave on Netflix?+
The Last Wave is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is The Last Wave?+
The Last Wave has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Who stars in The Last Wave?+
The Last Wave stars Richard Chamberlain, Olivia Hamnett, David Gulpilil, Frederick Parslow and Vivean Gray.
When did The Last Wave come out?+
The Last Wave is a 1977 movie directed by Peter Weir.
What genre is The Last Wave?+
The Last Wave is Drama, Mystery and Horror film.
Who directed The Last Wave?+
The Last Wave was directed by Peter Weir.
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