Movie

Tidal Wave

“There is No Escape from Nature's Wrath.”

★ 6.9(488)20092h 0m

Tidal Wave is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FOD. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch Tidal Wave

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Good to know

Director: JK Youn
Release date: 2009-07-22
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Box office: $71,641,901
Budget: $16,000,000
Status: Released
Country: South Korea
Studio: Polygon Entertainment

Tidal Wave — trailer

About Tidal Wave

Tidal Wave is a 2009 movie in the Action, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by JK Youn, starring Sul Kyung-gu, Ha Ji-won and Park Joong-hoon. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 488 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Tidal Wave in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

On Haeundae Beach, a guilt-ridden fisherman takes care of a woman whose father accidentally got killed. A scientist reunites with his ex-wife and a daughter who doesn't even remember his face. And a poor rescue worker falls in love with a rich city girl. When they all find out a gigantic tsunami will hit the beach, they realize they only have 10 minutes to escape.

Cast

Sul Kyung-gu

Choi Man-shik

Ha Ji-won

Gang Yeon-heui

Park Joong-hoon

Kim Hwi

Uhm Jung-hwa

Lee Yu-jin

Lee Min-ki

Choi Hyeong-sik

Kang Ye-won

Kim Hee-mee

Kim In-kwon

Oh Dong-chun

Song Jae-ho

Choi's Uncle

Kim You-jung

Ji-min

Seong Byeong-suk

Dong-chun's mother

Kim Ji-young

Geum-ryeon

Cheon Bo-geun

Seung-hyeon

Themes & keywords

helicopterbeachloss of loved onecigarettegiant wavetsunamifamily relationshipsdisastertearssingle fathertearjerkertrapped in an elevatortidal wavedisaster moviebusan, south korea

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Tidal Wave in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Tidal Wave on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FOD.

Is Tidal Wave on Netflix?+

Tidal Wave is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Tidal Wave?+

Tidal Wave has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in Tidal Wave?+

Tidal Wave stars Sul Kyung-gu, Ha Ji-won, Park Joong-hoon, Uhm Jung-hwa and Lee Min-ki.

When did Tidal Wave come out?+

Tidal Wave is a 2009 movie directed by JK Youn.

What genre is Tidal Wave?+

Tidal Wave is Action, Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Tidal Wave?+

Tidal Wave was directed by JK Youn.