The Longest Wave
“Legends take a lifetime”
Synopsis
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger travels the globe with legendary windsurfer and pioneering waterman Robby Naish, a 24-time world champion whose quest to master the world's longest waves unexpectedly reveals his vulnerabilities as a competitor, mentor and father. THE LONGEST WAVE transcends the action sports genre by capturing obstacles outside of the legendary athlete's professional life in an intimate, cinéma-vérité style, revealing Naish balancing the pursuit of excellence at sea with the demands of life's complications on land.
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The Longest Wave Teaser
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-11-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
European premiere
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joe Berlinger
- Screenplay & Story
- Joe Berlinger
- Original Score
- Serj Tankian
- Original Title
- The Longest Wave
- Country of Origin
- Austria, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- RadicalMedia, Red Bull TV, Red Bull Media House
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joe Berlinger
Joe Berlinger
Serj Tankian
Cy Christiansen
Joe Berlinger
Department Leadership Roster
Serj Tankian
Original Music Composer
Joe Berlinger
Director
Joe Berlinger
Writer
Joe Berlinger
Producer
Cy Christiansen
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What is The Longest Wave about?
Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger travels the globe with legendary windsurfer and pioneering waterman Robby Naish, a 24-time world champion whose quest to master the world's longest waves unexpectedly reveals his vulnerabilities as a competitor, mentor and father. THE LONGEST WAVE transcends the action sports genre by capturing obstacles outside of the legendary athlete's professional life in an intimate, cinéma-vérité style, revealing Naish balancing the pursuit of excellence at sea with the demands of life's complications on land.
Who directed The Longest Wave?
The Longest Wave was directed by Joe Berlinger.
Who stars in The Longest Wave?
The principal cast of The Longest Wave includes Robby Naish, Laird Hamilton, Kai Lenny, Gerry Lopez, Robert Richman.
When was The Longest Wave released and how long is it?
The Longest Wave was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Longest Wave?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Longest Wave was composed by Serj Tankian.