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The Wave

Original title: Bølgen
  • 2015
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
47K
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Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro, and Edith Haagenrud-Sande in The Wave (2015)
Even though awaited, no-one is really ready when the mountain pass of Åkneset above the scenic narrow Norwegian fjord Geiranger falls out and creates a 85 meter high violent tsunami. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.
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Although anticipated, no one is really ready when the mountain pass above the scenic, narrow Norwegian fjord Geiranger collapses and creates an 85-meter high violent tsunami. A geologist is ... Read allAlthough anticipated, no one is really ready when the mountain pass above the scenic, narrow Norwegian fjord Geiranger collapses and creates an 85-meter high violent tsunami. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.Although anticipated, no one is really ready when the mountain pass above the scenic, narrow Norwegian fjord Geiranger collapses and creates an 85-meter high violent tsunami. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.

  • Director
    • Roar Uthaug
  • Writers
    • Martin Sundland
    • John Kåre Raake
    • Roar Uthaug
  • Stars
    • Kristoffer Joner
    • Ane Dahl Torp
    • Jonas Hoff Oftebro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    47K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,021
    539
    • Director
      • Roar Uthaug
    • Writers
      • Martin Sundland
      • John Kåre Raake
      • Roar Uthaug
    • Stars
      • Kristoffer Joner
      • Ane Dahl Torp
      • Jonas Hoff Oftebro
    • 193User reviews
    • 183Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 9 nominations total

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    Photos87

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    Top Cast17

    Kristoffer Joner
    Kristoffer Joner
    • Kristian Eikjord
    Ane Dahl Torp
    Ane Dahl Torp
    • Idun Karlsen
    Jonas Hoff Oftebro
    Jonas Hoff Oftebro
    • Sondre
    Edith Haagenrud-Sande
    Edith Haagenrud-Sande
    • Julia
    Fridtjov Såheim
    Fridtjov Såheim
    • Arvid Øvrebø
    Laila Goody
    • Margot Valldal
    Arthur Berning
    Arthur Berning
    • Jacob Vikra
    Herman Bernhoft
    • Georg
    Eili Harboe
    • Vibeke
    Silje Breivik
    Silje Breivik
    • Anna
    Håkon Moe
    • Thomas
    Tyra Holmen
    • Teresa
    Thomas Bo Larsen
    Thomas Bo Larsen
    • Phillip
    Mette Agnete Horn
    • Maria
    • (as Mette Horn)
    Lado Hadzic
    Lado Hadzic
    • Bussjåfør
    Tom Larsen
    Tom Larsen
    • Mann med mobiltelefon
    Wayne LeGette
    Wayne LeGette
    • Kristian Eikjord
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Roar Uthaug
    • Writers
      • Martin Sundland
      • John Kåre Raake
      • Roar Uthaug
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews193

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The first disaster movie made in Norway and Scandinavia.
    • Goofs
      (at around 16 mins) When Kristian, Sondre, and Julia are in the Jeep, the front passenger seat is empty, then the camera angle changes to Sondre sitting in that seat.
    • Quotes
      • Kristian Eikjord: Margot? Sound the alarm.
      • Margot Valldal: But...
      • Arvid Øvrebø: Margot! Go to red! Go to Red Alert! Margot! Sound the alarm!
    • Connections
      Featured in Mark Kermode's Secrets of Cinema: Disaster Movies (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Splitter Pine
      Performed by Dum Dum Boys (as Dumdum Boys)

      Written by Kjartan Kristiansen

      (P) 1989 Sony Music Entertainment Norway AS

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 28, 2015 (Norway)
    • Countries of origin
      • Norway
      • Sweden
    • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Norwegian
      • Danish
      • English
    • Also known as
      • La última ola
    • Filming locations
      • Geiranger, Stranda, Møre og Romsdal, Norway(the town and exteriors)
    • Production companies
      • Fantefilm
      • Film Fund FUZZ
      • Filmkraft Rogaland
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • €6,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $177,404
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $60,321
      • Mar 6, 2016
    • Gross worldwide
      • $12,975,143
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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