The Wave Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jan. 18, 2016

The Wave

Release Date: Thursday, June 9, 2011 Limited

Director: Dennis Gansel

Starring: Jurgen Vogel • Frederick Lau • Max Riemelt • Jennifer Ulrich • Christiane Paul

R Drama 1 hr, 47 m

3.8 / 5

68% WILL SEE 32% WON'T SEE

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Plot

What's the story about?

Plot: Germany today. During project week, high school teacher Rainer Wenger (Jürgen Vogel) comes up with an experiment in order to explain to his students how totalitarian governments work. A role-playing game with tragic results begins. Within a few days, what began with harmless notions like discipline and community builds into a real movement: The Wave. By the third day, the students start ostracizing and threatening others. When the conflict finally erupts into violence at an intramural water polo game, the teacher decides to break off the experiment. But it's too late.

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Top Cast

The lead cast starring in The Wave.

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Jurgen Vogel
Iceman
F
Frederick Lau
... Tim Stoltefuss

Rising High
M
Max Riemelt
... Marco

The Matrix Resurrections, We Are the Night
J
Jennifer Ulrich
... Karo

We Are the Night
C
Christiane Paul
... Anke Wenger
J
Jacob Matschenz
... Dennis

Undine

Crew Behind the Film

The The Wave behind-the-scenes crew and production team.

The film's director Dennis Gansel last directed Berlin, I Love You and Mechanic: Resurrection.

Director: Dennis Gansel
Screenwriter: Dennis Gansel

Studios: IFC Films
Production Company: Sundance Selects

Production Details

What we know about the The Wave movie production.

Key Facts

Language - German

Production Updates for The Wave

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed The Wave movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for some language and disaster images
Runtime: 1 hr, 47 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

All Trailers

Watch official The Wave movie trailers and clips.

Drama

The Wave

Theatrical Trailer

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The Wave

German Trailer

Release Dates

When was the film released?

The Wave was released in limited movie theaters on Thursday, June 9, 2011. As a limited release, The Wave was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Wave was released across all major streaming and cable platforms on Wednesday, June 8 , 2011. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.