In Waves (2026)
In Waves is a 2026 French-language animation movie directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen, with a running time of 1h 31m. It stars Rio Vega, Lyna Khoudri and Paul Kircher.
AJ, a shy teenager, meets Kristen while in high school in Los Angeles. Kristen is passionate about surfing… and she’s the most beautiful person he’s ever met. He falls madly in love with her. As life seems to finally come together for AJ, Kristen’s life starts falling apart, shattered by illness. Together, they will fight adversity with dignity and enjoy their now-shared passion for surfing and for the ocean, but also their loyal band of friends… even when they know Kristen is doomed. This is what happens when love and friendship become a wave stronger than anything.
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What is In Waves about?
AJ, a shy teenager, meets Kristen while in high school in Los Angeles. Kristen is passionate about surfing… and she’s the most beautiful person he’s ever met. He falls madly in love with her. As life seems to finally come together for AJ, Kristen’s life starts falling apart, shattered by illness. Together, they will fight adversity with dignity and enjoy their now-shared passion for surfing and for the ocean, but also their loyal band of friends… even when they know Kristen is doomed. This is what happens when love and friendship become a wave stronger than anything.
When was In Waves released?
In Waves was released on 1 July 2026.
How long is In Waves?
In Waves runs 1h 31m.
Who made In Waves?
In Waves was directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen.
