Wavelength
“A cry for help, light years beyond our imagination.”
Synopsis
Two young lovers learn that a small group of child-like space aliens are marooned on Earth and are being held prisoner at a top secret military facility. The couple then decide to liberate the extraterrestrial castaways and help them make a rendezvous with a rescue ship sent from the alien home planet.
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Wavelength 1983 (Remastered)
Type: Featurette • Published 2024-01-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 16, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1984
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mike Gray
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Gray
- Original Score
- Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling
- Original Title
- Wavelength
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Production Studios
- New World Pictures, Wavelength Film Co., The Rosenfield Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Gray
Mike Gray
Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling
Paul Goldsmith
Mark Goldblatt, Robert Leighton
James Rosenfield, Maurice Rosenfield
Department Leadership Roster
Mike Gray
Director
Mike Gray
Writer
Mark Goldblatt
Editor
Robert Leighton
Editor
James Rosenfield
Producer
Paul Goldsmith
Director of Photography
Christopher Franke
Original Music Composer
Edgar Froese
Original Music Composer
Johannes Schmölling
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wavelength
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wavelength about?
Two young lovers learn that a small group of child-like space aliens are marooned on Earth and are being held prisoner at a top secret military facility. The couple then decide to liberate the extraterrestrial castaways and help them make a rendezvous with a rescue ship sent from the alien home planet.
Who directed Wavelength?
Wavelength was directed by Mike Gray.
Who stars in Wavelength?
The principal cast of Wavelength includes Robert Carradine, Cherie Currie, Keenan Wynn, Cal Bowman, James Hess.
When was Wavelength released and how long is it?
Wavelength was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Wavelength?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wavelength was composed by Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Johannes Schmölling.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wavelength?
Wavelength holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).