---
title: "Waves"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/waves-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 533444
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 136
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# Waves (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/waves-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Waves is a film first released in 2019. Catalogued under Romance, Drama. Produced and broadcast by A24, Bron Studios, JW Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A father's high expectations collide with tragedy, testing his family's unity."

### Why Watch
- Intense family drama
- Explores the impact of parental pressure
- Visually striking emotional storytelling

### Caveats & Content Note
- Heavy emotional weight may be taxing
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s somber tone and tragic themes make it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: emotional, family, dramatic, intimate

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/waves-2019#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Trey Edward Shults
- **Networks / Studios**: A24, Bron Studios, JW Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Kelvin Harrison Jr.** as *Tyler*
- **Taylor Russell** as *Emily*
- **Renée Elise Goldsberry** as *Catharine*
- **Sterling K. Brown** as *Ronald*
- **Lucas Hedges** as *Luke*
- **Alexa Demie** as *Alexis*
- **Neal Huff** as *Bill*
- **Clifton Collins Jr.** as *Bobby*
- **Krisha Fairchild** as *English Teacher*
- **Ruben E. A. Brown** as *Wally*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main conflict in the film?
A controlling father’s drive for his children’s success meets tragedy, straining family bonds.

### Q: Who are the central characters?
The story focuses on a father and his two teenage children, a son and a daughter.

### Q: What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a romance and drama.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 16 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released in the United States?
It premiered on November 15, 2019.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Waves — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/533444)

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