Is The Last Wave scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Last Wave for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, mystery, and horror film. It is rated PG in the United States.

Where can I watch The Last Wave in the US?

The Last Wave streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Last Wave?

The Last Wave runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Is The Last Wave suitable for kids?

The Last Wave is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

TMDB19771h 46mDrama / Mystery / Horror

The Last Wave

Name: The Last Wave
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Horror
Released: 1977-12-15
Duration: 106 min

Hasn't the weather been strange ...could it be a warning?

A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.

TMDB audience score

Based on 220 votes

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Availability in the US

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The Last Wave at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 46m

At 1h 46m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Mystery · Horror

TMDB files it under drama, mystery, and horror.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 3 to rent · 3 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 220 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch The Last Wave tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 46m.
It is included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 220 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Last Wave

Is The Last Wave scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Last Wave for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, mystery, and horror film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch The Last Wave in the US?: The Last Wave streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Last Wave?: The Last Wave runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Is The Last Wave suitable for kids?: The Last Wave is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.