In Waves
“Like a storm, grief comes in waves.”
Synopsis
In Los Angeles, shy teenager AJ meets Kristen, who lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach. But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-10-20
Top Cast
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Rio Vega
AJ (voice)
Lyna Khoudri
Kristen (voice)
Paul Kircher
Eon (voice)
Birane Ba
Francisco (voice)
Gauthier Battoue
Jeff (voice)
Taiana Tully
La princesse hawaienne (voice)
Amélia Ewu
L'infirmière / L'amie de Kristen (voice)
Céline Ronté
La prof de dessin (voice)
Clara Soares
Yvette (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 14 DaysRio de Janeiro International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 27, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 11, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.15x
-$5.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phuong Mai Nguyen
- Screenplay & Story
- Samuel Doux, Fanny Burdino
- Original Score
- Marylou Mayniel, Robin Coudert
- Original Title
- In Waves
- Country of Origin
- France, Belgium, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $7M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.1M
- Production Studios
- Silex Films, Panique!, Charades, France 3 Cinéma, Anonymous Content, Gao Shan Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phuong Mai Nguyen
Samuel Doux, Fanny Burdino, AJ Dungo
Marylou Mayniel, Robin Coudert
Garrett Kemble, David Levine, Judith Nora, Nick Shumaker, Priscilla Bertin
Department Leadership Roster
Phuong Mai Nguyen
Director
Samuel Doux
Screenplay
Fanny Burdino
Screenplay
Judith Nora
Producer
Nick Shumaker
Producer
Robin Coudert
Original Music Composer
Marylou Mayniel
Original Music Composer
Priscilla Bertin
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About In Waves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In Waves about?
In Los Angeles, shy teenager AJ meets Kristen, who lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach. But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.
Who directed In Waves?
In Waves was directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen.
Who stars in In Waves?
The principal cast of In Waves includes Rio Vega, Lyna Khoudri, Paul Kircher, Birane Ba, Gauthier Battoue.
When was In Waves released and how long is it?
In Waves was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of In Waves?
In Waves had a reported production budget of $7M and grossed $1.1M at the worldwide box office (0.15 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for In Waves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In Waves was composed by Marylou Mayniel, Robin Coudert.
Is In Waves based on a book or true story?
In Waves is adapted from the following source material: Graphic Novel: "AJ Dungo".
What is the age rating and content advisory for In Waves?
In Waves holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).