The Wave Movie

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Who's Involved:

Jennifer Ulrich, Dennis Gansel, Max Riemelt, Jurgen Vogel, Frederick Lau, Jacob Matschenz, Christiane Paul

Release Date:

Thursday, June 9, 2011 Limited

R   RESTRICTED MPA
some language and disaster images
Runtime: 1 hr, 47 m
Language: English

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Plot: What's the story about?

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.

official plot version from ifcfilms.com


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Who stars in The Wave: Cast List


Iceman  

... Tim Stoltefuss

Rising High  

... Marco

We Are the Night, Berlin Syndrome  

... Karo

We Are the Night  

... Anke Wenger

 

... Dennis

Undine  

Who's making The Wave: Crew List

A look at 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.

Screenwriter

Dennis Gansel

Companies

IFC Films distributor logo IFC Films

Production Company

Sundance Selects

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Production: What we know about The Wave?

Key Facts

  1. Language - German

Filming Timeline

  1. 2004 - December: The film was set to Completed  status.

The Wave Release Date: When was the film released?

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The Wave was a Limited release in 2011 on Thursday, June 9, 2011.

As a Limited release, The Wave will only be shown in select movie theaters across major markets. Please check Fandango and Atom Tickets to see if the film is playing in your area.

The Wave VOD & Digital: When was the film released digitally?


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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. Available from various digital retailers including Amazon Video, iTunes, Google Play, Apple, Vudu and others.

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