The Wave
Bølgen
“It was only a matter of time.”
Synopsis
Although theorised, no one is really ready when a mountain pass above the scenic and narrow Geiranger fjord in Norway collapses and creates a tsunami over 300 feet high. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-19
Top Cast
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Kristoffer Joner
Kristian Eikjord
Ane Dahl Torp
Idun Karlsen
Jonas Hoff Oftebro
Sondre Eikjord
Edith Haagenrud-Sande
Julia Eikjord
Fridtjov Såheim
Arvid Øvrebø
Laila Goody
Margot Valldal
Arthur Berning
Jacob Vikra
Herman Bernhoft
Georg
Eili Harboe
Vibeke
Silje Breivik
Anna
Håkon Moe
Thomas
Tyra Holmen
Teresa
Thomas Bo Larsen
Phillip
Mette Agnete Horn
Maria
Lado Hadzic
Bus Driver
Tom Larsen
Man with Mobile Phone
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 4, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 27, 2016
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.9M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.2x
+$7.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roar Uthaug
- Screenplay & Story
- John Kåre Raake, Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Martin Sundland, Roar Uthaug
- Original Score
- Magnus Beite
- Original Title
- Bølgen
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Norwegian
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Budget
- $5.9M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13M
- Production Studios
- Fantefilm, Film i Väst, Tre Vänner
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roar Uthaug
John Kåre Raake, Harald Rosenløw-Eeg, Martin Sundland, Roar Uthaug
Magnus Beite
John Christian Rosenlund
Christian Siebenherz
Are Heidenstrøm, Martin Sundland, Jan Eirik Langøen
Department Leadership Roster
Roar Uthaug
Director
John Kåre Raake
Writer
Are Heidenstrøm
Producer
Martin Sundland
Producer
John Christian Rosenlund
Director of Photography
Christian Siebenherz
Editor
Lina Nordqvist
Production Design
Karen Fabritius Gram
Costume Design
Christian Lindholm
Visual Effects Supervisor
Arne Kaupang
Visual Effects Supervisor
Magnus Beite
Original Music Composer
Harald Rosenløw-Eeg
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wave
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wave about?
Although theorised, no one is really ready when a mountain pass above the scenic and narrow Geiranger fjord in Norway collapses and creates a tsunami over 300 feet high. A geologist is one of those caught in the middle of it.
Who directed The Wave?
The Wave was directed by Roar Uthaug.
Who stars in The Wave?
The principal cast of The Wave includes Kristoffer Joner, Ane Dahl Torp, Jonas Hoff Oftebro, Edith Haagenrud-Sande, Fridtjov Såheim.
When was The Wave released and how long is it?
The Wave was released in 2015 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Wave?
The Wave had a reported production budget of $5.9M and grossed $13M at the worldwide box office (2.2 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Wave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wave was composed by Magnus Beite.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wave?
The Wave holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).