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8.0 / 10(1 votes)IMDbNR20241h 38mUnited States of America

Maya and the Wave

“Dare to dream”

Synopsis

After a brush with death, Maya Gabeira makes history in the male-dominated world of big wave surfing.

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Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-28

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Rio de Janeiro International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Theatrical Premiere

September 13, 2024

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Stephanie Johnes
Screenplay & Story
Stephanie Johnes, Jordana Berg
Original Score
Jon Cooper
Original Title
Maya and the Wave
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Portuguese
Runtime
1h 38m
Production Studios
30WEST, Foothill Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Stephanie Johnes

Screenplay & Story

Stephanie Johnes, Jordana Berg

Original Score & Music

Jon Cooper

Film Editing

Jordana Berg, Shannon Kennedy

Producers

Alexandra Johnes, Julian Cautherley, Ruth Ann Harnisch, Stephanie Johnes, Jena King

Department Leadership Roster

Jordana Berg

Jordana Berg

Editor

Shannon Kennedy

Editor

Stephanie Johnes

Director

Stephanie Johnes

Producer

Stephanie Johnes

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United Kingdom (BBFC)12A

12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Maya and the Wave

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Maya and the Wave about?

After a brush with death, Maya Gabeira makes history in the male-dominated world of big wave surfing.

Who directed Maya and the Wave?

Maya and the Wave was directed by Stephanie Johnes.

Who stars in Maya and the Wave?

The principal cast of Maya and the Wave includes Maya Gabeira, Fernando Gabeira, Yamê Reis, Carlos Burle, Ross Clarke-Jones.

When was Maya and the Wave released and how long is it?

Maya and the Wave was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

Who composed the musical score for Maya and the Wave?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Maya and the Wave was composed by Jon Cooper.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Maya and the Wave?

Maya and the Wave holds official age classifications: GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).