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The Wave

  • 20192019
  • 1515
  • 1h 27m
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Donald Faison and Justin Long in The Wave (2019)
A man on the verge of a promotion takes a mysterious hallucinogenic drug that begins to tear down his reality and expose his life for what it really is.
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An insurance lawyer goes out on the town to celebrate an upcoming promotion with his co-worker, Jeff. But their night takes a bizarre turn when Frank ingests a hallucinogen that completely a... Read allAn insurance lawyer goes out on the town to celebrate an upcoming promotion with his co-worker, Jeff. But their night takes a bizarre turn when Frank ingests a hallucinogen that completely alters his perception of the world.An insurance lawyer goes out on the town to celebrate an upcoming promotion with his co-worker, Jeff. But their night takes a bizarre turn when Frank ingests a hallucinogen that completely alters his perception of the world.

IMDb RATING
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POPULARITY
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  • Director
    • Gille Klabin
  • Writer
    • Carl W. Lucas
  • Stars
    • Blythe Howard
    • Tommy Flanagan
    • Justin Long
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  • Director
    • Gille Klabin
  • Writer
    • Carl W. Lucas
  • Stars
    • Blythe Howard
    • Tommy Flanagan
    • Justin Long
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    • 92User reviews
    • 49Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
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    Donald Faison and Justin Long in The Wave (2019)
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    Blythe Howard
    Blythe Howard
    • Jessica Warrenas Jessica Warren
    Tommy Flanagan
    Tommy Flanagan
    • Aeolusas Aeolus
    Justin Long
    Justin Long
    • Frankas Frank
    Sheila Vand
    Sheila Vand
    • Theresaas Theresa
    Donald Faison
    Donald Faison
    • Jeffas Jeff
    Katia Winter
    Katia Winter
    • Natalieas Natalie
    Bill Sage
    Bill Sage
    • Jonasas Jonas
    Sarah Minnich
    Sarah Minnich
    • Cherylas Cheryl
    Ronnie Gene Blevins
    Ronnie Gene Blevins
    • Ritchieas Ritchie
    Monique Candelaria
    Monique Candelaria
    • Oliveas Olive
    Carl W. Lucas
    Carl W. Lucas
    • Big Jesusas Big Jesus
    Simone Gurule
    Simone Gurule
    • Lilyas Lily
    • (as Denise Gurule)
    Jocelyn Montoya
    Jocelyn Montoya
    • Not Theresaas Not Theresa
    Mark Teich
    • Ralphas Ralph
    Jacob Browne
    Jacob Browne
    • Lamontas Lamont
    Alexander Alayon Jr.
    • Naked Manas Naked Man
    • (as Alexander Alayon)
    Alex Gianopoulos
    • Party Boyas Party Boy
    Martha Marion
    Martha Marion
    • Sarahas Sarah
    • Director
      • Gille Klabin
    • Writer
      • Carl W. Lucas
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    Frank, an opportunistic insurance lawyer, thinks he's in for the time of his life when he goes out on the town to celebrate an upcoming promotion with his co-worker, Jeff. But their night takes a turn for the bizarre when Frank is dosed with a hallucinogen that completely alters his perception of the world, taking him on a psychedelic quest through board meetings, nightclubs, shootouts, and alternate dimensions. As Frank ping-pongs between reality and fantasy, he finds himself on a mission to find a missing girl, himself - and his wallet.
    lawyervoice overvoice over narrationinsurance lawyerinsurance company25 more
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    • Genres
      • Sci-Fi
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • 15
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The phone number on the insurance claim form (719)266-2837 is for the Hall & Oates hotline "Callin' Oates"
    • Quotes

      [first lines]

      Frank: [narrating] Have you ever woken up from a dream so really, for a moment you can't remember where you are? This is a lot like that.

    • Connections
      Features Fender Bender (2016)
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      Written by Russell Cloder & Devin Gati
      Performed by DREAM RADIO

    User reviews92

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    7/10
    This is what Hollywood is missing these days
    This could obviously be made into a Hollywood big "blockbuster" with millions into CGI, big name, expensive actors, etc. But nope, this movie came with an 8 mil dollar budget. It's got great acting, good cgi, and more importantly, heart and humanity. Everything a good film needs to succeed. Hollywood wonders why it struggles, well take notes.

    A very good watch.

    * * * My only wish is that they spent about 10-15 more minutes developing on screen an even MORE "loving" relationship between the family involved so the emotion hits even harder. But that's just me being picky.
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    • Jan 19, 2022

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    • Release date
      • January 17, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Vlna
    • Filming locations
      • Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
    • Production company
      • EchoWolf Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $8,101
    • Gross worldwide
      • $8,101
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 27 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39:1

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