Waves (2019 film)

Waves
Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Trey Edward Shults
Written by	Trey Edward Shults
Produced by	Kevin Turen James Wilson Trey Edward Shults
Starring	Kelvin Harrison Jr. Taylor Russell Sterling K. Brown Renée Elise Goldsberry Alexa Demie Lucas Hedges
Cinematography	Drew Daniels
Edited by	Trey Edward Shults Isaac Hagy
Music by	Trent Reznor Atticus Ross
Production companies	Guy Grand Productions JW Films
Distributed by	A24 (United States) Focus Features Universal Pictures (International)
Release dates	August 30, 2019 (2019-08-30) (Telluride) November 15, 2019 (2019-11-15) (United States)
Running time	135 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English
Budget	$6 million[1]
Box office	$2.6 million[2]

Waves is a 2019 American psychological drama film written, produced and directed by Trey Edward Shults. Along with Shults, it was produced by Kevin Turen and James Wilson. It stars Kelvin Harrison Jr., Taylor Russell, Lucas Hedges, Alexa Demie, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Sterling K. Brown. It traces the emotional journey of a suburban American family as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the wake of a tragic loss.

Principal photography began on July 9, 2018, in Broward County, Florida and wrapped up on August 24, 2018. The cast was announced in July, with Demie joining in August.

It had its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2019, and was released in the United States on November 15, 2019, by A24. It received positive reviews from critics, who praised the performances (particularly that of Harrison, Russell, and Brown), cinematography, and Shults' direction.