Movie

The Wave

“It was only a matter of time.”

★ 6.7(1,404)20151h 45m

The Wave is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 June 2026.

Where to watch The Wave

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Roar Uthaug
Release date: 2015-08-28
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: Norwegian
Box office: $12,975,143
Budget: $5,904,067
Status: Released
Country: Norway
Studio: Fantefilm
Part of: Wave / Quake Collection

The Wave — trailer

About The Wave

The Wave is a 2015 movie in the Action, Thriller and Drama genres, directed by Roar Uthaug, starring Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp and Jonas Hoff Oftebro. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 1,404 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wave in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

hotelfjordtsunaminorwaydisasterunderwaterfamily in perilgeologistavalanchenew jobdisaster movietourismbomb shelter

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wave in Canada?+

In Canada, The Wave is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FlixFling and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Wave on Netflix?+

The Wave is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Wave?+

The Wave has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Wave?+

The Wave stars Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro, Edith Haagenrud-Sande and Fridtjov Såheim.

When did The Wave come out?+

The Wave is a 2015 movie directed by Roar Uthaug.

What genre is The Wave?+

The Wave is Action, Thriller and Drama film.

Who directed The Wave?+

The Wave was directed by Roar Uthaug.