---
title: "In Waves"
year: 2026
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/in-waves-2026"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 947502
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 0.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# In Waves (2026) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/in-waves-2026

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

In Waves is a 2026 animated romance and drama film directed for a PG-13 rating with a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes. Set in Los Angeles, the story follows AJ, a shy teenager who loves skateboarding and drawing, and Kristen, who lives for surfing, as they fall madly in love before facing sudden illness and adversity together.

The film explores themes of love, friendship, and shared passions for the ocean, carrying a tagline noting that like a storm, grief comes in waves. It holds a user score on The Movie Database and ratings across platforms like Kinobox, presenting an emotional narrative centered on youthful connection and endurance.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A shy teenager and a surfer fall madly in love before sudden illness changes everything."

### Why Watch
- Follows the relationship between a shy teenager named AJ and a surfer named Kristen in Los Angeles.
- Combines skateboarding, drawing, and a newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.
- Explores how the strength of love and friends helps characters face sudden adversity and illness.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers seeking lighthearted romance without dramatic illness and adversity may find the plot heavy.
- Tone & Suitability: The film blends animation, romance, and drama across a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes with a PG-13 rating.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #los-angeles, #surfing, #skateboarding, #romance, #drama, #animation, #coming-of-age

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/in-waves-2026#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Phuong Mai Nguyen
- **Networks / Studios**: Silex Films, Panique!, Charades

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Rio Vega** as *AJ*
- **Lyna Khoudri** as *Kristen*
- **Paul Kircher** as *Eon*
- **Birane Ba** as *Francisco*
- **Gauthier Battoue** as *Jeff*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream In Waves (2026)?
Streaming availability is not provided in the sources.

### Q: Is In Waves (2026) worth watching?
It holds a 72 percent rating on Kinobox, indicating generally favorable viewer reception.

### Q: What is the runtime of In Waves (2026)?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes.

### Q: Are there essential episodes to watch first?
In Waves is a feature film rather than a series, so there are no episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [In Waves — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/947502)
- [In Waves (2026) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/1849976-in-waves/prehled/)
- [In Waves 72% (2026) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/4373116-in-waves)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*