On The Wave
Synopsis
“On the Wave” plunges audiences into the breathtaking and perilous world of big wave surfing through the life of Sebastian Steudtner, the German outsider who rose to become the sport’s world record holder. Born in landlocked Nuremberg, Steudtner abandoned school at sixteen to chase the ocean — a decision that led him from windsurfing in Hawaii to confronting towering walls of water few humans would dare approach. Shunned at first by the insular surf world, mocked onstage after career-defining rides, and often left without sponsors, he refused to quit. His relentless pursuit carried him from the icy shores of Ireland to the legendary swells of Nazaré, Portugal — the wave that would not only catapult him into the history books but also shift the center of big wave surfing to Europe.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Wolf, Axel Gerdau
- Original Score
- Raffael Seyfried
- Original Title
- On The Wave
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 2m
- Production Studios
- Broadview TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Wolf, Axel Gerdau
Raffael Seyfried
Leopold Hoesch
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Wolf
Director
Axel Gerdau
Director
Leopold Hoesch
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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What is On The Wave about?
“On the Wave” plunges audiences into the breathtaking and perilous world of big wave surfing through the life of Sebastian Steudtner, the German outsider who rose to become the sport’s world record holder. Born in landlocked Nuremberg, Steudtner abandoned school at sixteen to chase the ocean — a decision that led him from windsurfing in Hawaii to confronting towering walls of water few humans would dare approach. Shunned at first by the insular surf world, mocked onstage after career-defining rides, and often left without sponsors, he refused to quit. His relentless pursuit carried him from the icy shores of Ireland to the legendary swells of Nazaré, Portugal — the wave that would not only catapult him into the history books but also shift the center of big wave surfing to Europe.
Who directed On The Wave?
On The Wave was directed by Peter Wolf, Axel Gerdau.
Who stars in On The Wave?
The principal cast of On The Wave includes Sebastian Steudtner, Laird Hamilton, Matt Warshaw, Maya Gabeira.
When was On The Wave released and how long is it?
On The Wave was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for On The Wave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On The Wave was composed by Raffael Seyfried.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On The Wave?
On The Wave holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).