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Waves 2019
A 2019 American psychological drama film, Waves was written, produced, and directed by Trey Edward Shults. Kevin Turen and James Wilson also produced the film alongside Shults. The movie features Kelvin Harrison Jr., Taylor Russell, Lucas Hedges, Alexa Demie, Renée Elise Goldsberry, and Sterling K. Brown in leading roles. It follows a suburban American family dealing with love, forgiveness, and healing after a devastating tragedy.
Principal photography commenced on July 9, 2018 in Broward County, Florida and concluded on August 24, 2018. The casting announcement occurred in July, with Demie joining the cast in August.
The film made its debut at the Telluride Film Festival on August 30, 2019 and was later released in the United States on November 15, 2019 by A24. Critics responded positively, highlighting performances from Harrison, Russell, and Brown, along with the cinematography and Shults' direction.
Cast
- Kelvin Harrison Jr.Tyler Williams
- Taylor RussellEmily Williams
- Sterling K. BrownRonald Williams
- Lucas HedgesLuke
- Renée Elise GoldsberryCatherine Williams
- Alexa DemieAlexis Lopez
- Clifton Collins Jr.Bobby Lopez
- Vivi PinedaElena Lopez
- Neal HuffBill
- Bill WiseCoach Wise
- David GarelikRyan
- Ruben E.A. BrownWally
- Harmony KorineMr. Stanley
- Krisha FairchildEnglish Teacher
- Caitlyn CukrasStudent in Stands
Crew
- Director
- Trey Edward Shults
- Writer
- Trey Edward Shults
- Producer
- Kevin Turen, James Wilson, Trey Edward Shults
- Cinematography
- Drew Daniels
- Editing
- Trey Edward Shults, Isaac Hagy
- Music
- Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross
Details
- Production
- Guy Grand Productions, JW Films
- Distributor
- A24, Focus Features (United States), Universal Pictures
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $2.6 million
