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The Wave
“Their teacher became their leader. His students became his soldiers.”
The Wave at a glance
The Wave is a 2008 drama and thriller film, running 1h 47m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2008-03-13
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Director
- Dennis Gansel
- Original language
- German
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 · 3,737 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmA school teacher discusses types of government with his class. His students find it too boring to repeatedly go over national socialism and believe that dictatorship cannot be established in modern Germany. He starts an experiment to show how easily the masses can become manipulated.
Cast
14 names
Jürgen VogelRainer Wenger
Frederick LauTim
Max RiemeltMarco
Jennifer UlrichKaro
Christiane PaulAnke Wenger
Elyas M'BarekSinan
Cristina do RegoLisa
Jacob MatschenzDennis
Maximilian VollmarBomber
Tim Oliver SchultzJens
Amelie KieferMona
Max MauffKevin
Ferdinand Schmidt-ModrowFerdiQuestions about The Wave
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Wave in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Wave is listed on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Wave suitable for children?
The Wave is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Wave about?
A school teacher discusses types of government with his class. His students find it too boring to repeatedly go over national socialism and believe that dictatorship cannot be established in modern Germany. He starts an experiment to show how easily the masses can become manipulated.
How long is The Wave?
The Wave runs for 1h 47m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
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