Waves

Drama, Romance

Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, it traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss.

Directed by: Trey Edward Shults
Starring: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lucas Hedges, Taylor Russell, Alexa Demie, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Sterling K. Brown
Produced by: Kevin Turen, James Wilson, Trey Edward Shults
Written by: Trey Edward Shults

Music by: Trent Rezno, Atticus Ross
Cinematography: Drew Daniels
Edited by: Trey Edward Shults, Isaac Hagy

Production companies: A24, Guy Grand Productions, JW Films
Distributed by: A24
Release date: August 30, 2019 (Telluride), November 15, 2019 (United States)

Running time: 135 minutes
Country: United States
Language: English

Cast

Kelvin Harrison Jr. as Tyler Williams, a high school senior
Lucas Hedges as Luke, one of Tyler's teammates and Emily's love interest
Taylor Russell as Emily Williams, Tyler's younger sister
Alexa Demie as Alexis Lopez, Tyler's girlfriend
Renée Elise Goldsberry as Catharine Williams, Tyler and Emily's stepmother
Sterling K. Brown as Ronald Williams, Tyler and Emily's father
Clifton Collins Jr. as Bobby Lopez, Alexis' father
Neal Huff as Bill
Harmony Korine as Mr. Stanley
Bill Wise as Coach Wise
David Garelik as Ryan, a friend of Tyler's
Ruben E. A. Brown as Wally

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