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In Waves

PG-1320261h 31mPhuong Mai Nguyen
IMDb 6.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 92%

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"Like a storm, grief comes in waves."

In Los Angeles, AJ, a shy teenager, meets Kristen. She lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach. But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.

AnimationRomanceDrama
Based On Graphic Novel

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What is In Waves (2026) about?

In Los Angeles, AJ, a shy teenager, meets Kristen. She lives for surfing; he loves skateboarding and drawing. They fall madly in love, and a happy future seems within reach. But everything changes when Kristen faces a sudden illness. Together, they face adversity, driven by the strength of their love, their friends, and their newly shared passion for surfing and the ocean.

Who stars in In Waves?

In Waves stars Rio Vega (AJ (voice)), Lyna Khoudri (Kristen (voice)), Paul Kircher (Eon (voice)), Birane Ba (Francisco (voice)), Gauthier Battoue (Jeff (voice)). The film was directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen.

How long is In Waves?

In Waves has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026. It is rated PG-13.

Is In Waves worth watching?

In Waves holds an IMDb rating of 6.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 92. Fans of Animation, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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