Official poster for In Waves (2026)

In Waves

Jul 1, 2026 1h 31mPG-13RomanceDramaAnimation
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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.

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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.

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Budget
$7M
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Release date
Jul 1, 2026
Runtime
1h 31m
MPAA rating
PG-13
Language
French
Country
Belgium, France

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