7.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Waves (2019)
Waves (2019)
Overview
A family drama following a high school athlete whose career-ending injury triggers a cascade of emotional crises within his household. Directed by A. V. Rockwell and starring Sterling K. Brown, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Alexa Demie, the film traces how a controlling father's expectations unravel after tragedy strikes, forcing the family to confront grief, accountability, and the possibility of reconciliation. A meditation on loss and healing across interconnected lives.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
Family Values: Leans Progressive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.8
Overview
A family drama following a high school athlete whose career-ending injury triggers a cascade of emotional crises within his household. Directed by A. V. Rockwell and starring Sterling K. Brown, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Alexa Demie, the film traces how a controlling father's expectations unravel after tragedy strikes, forcing the family to confront grief, accountability, and the possibility of reconciliation. A meditation on loss and healing across interconnected lives.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film explores the profound emotional journey of a family grappling with tragedy, emphasizing themes of grief, forgiveness, and the redemptive power of love. Its narrative focuses on personal responsibility and interpersonal healing, rather than advocating for a specific political ideology.
The film features a diverse main cast, centering its narrative on a non-white family. The story explores universal themes of family, love, and loss through their experiences, without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film critically examines the pressures within a family, particularly a father's demanding expectations, and explores the devastating consequences of rigid parental authority. It portrays the complexities of young adult relationships and the journey toward healing and forgiveness within a family unit.
The film depicts the family attending church and engaging in prayer, showcasing faith as a source of comfort and guidance during immense grief and trauma. The narrative aligns with themes of forgiveness and redemption, portraying the church community as a supportive presence.
Waves, 2019 centers on the emotional journey of a suburban family grappling with love, loss, and forgiveness. The film's narrative primarily explores heterosexual relationships and family dynamics. There are no identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted within the story.
The film 'Waves' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on a family's emotional journey through love, loss, and the path to forgiveness, without exploring aspects of transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Waves (2019) is an original drama film that introduces new characters. There are no instances where a character, previously established as one gender in source material, prior adaptations, or historical record, is portrayed as a different gender in the film.
Waves (2019) is an original film featuring characters created specifically for its narrative. There are no pre-existing source materials, historical figures, or prior adaptations from which characters were drawn and subsequently portrayed by actors of a different race. The film does not contain any instances of race swapping.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
7.4
Critic Ratings
8.4
8.0
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