Waves
2019 · 136 min · Director: Trey Edward Shults
Show plot summary (may contain spoilers)
Set against the vibrant landscape of South Florida, and featuring an astonishing ensemble of award-winning actors and breakouts alike, Waves traces the epic emotional journey of a suburban African-American family - led by a well-intentional but domineering father - as they navigate love, forgiveness and coming together in the aftermath of a loss. From acclaimed director Trey Edward Shults, Waves is a heartrending story about the universal capacity for compassion and growth even in the darkest of times.
Emotional fingerprint
Waves (2019) — Movie. Top emotional signals: Sadness 30%, Empathy 25%, Love 20%. Source: AI estimate. Shares describe emotional signal, not percentages of people. Your experience may differ. How we measure
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AI estimate
Share of emotional signal, not the percentage of people or a probability of enjoyment.
Each viewer contributes one response, split equally across their selected emotions. When available, an automated estimate supplies a prior that is blended with those responses. Counts include distinct viewers, not automated estimates or archived anonymous votes. Fewer than 3 viewers is an early estimate; more responses do not guarantee certainty.
Why it feels this way
The strongest emotional signals are Sadness, Empathy, Love. Genres: Drama, Romance, Sport. AI estimate.
Is it worth watching?
Consider this title if you are looking for Sadness, Empathy and Love. Its IMDb rating of 7.5/10 suggests a generally positive audience reception. For these leading emotions, its Feel Score is 73/100.
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Emotional journey
- Sadness
- Empathy
- Tension
Not enough subtitle evidence
No dominant emotion
Dominant emotion: Joy
Dominant emotion: Tension
Dominant emotion: Sadness
Dominant emotion: Love
Dominant emotion
| % | Approximate minute | Dominant emotion | Overall intensity | Sadness | Empathy | Tension |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 % | ≈ 3′ | Joy | 31 % | 3 % | 8 % | 16 % |
| 7.5 % | ≈ 10′ | Joy | 35 % | 7 % | 15 % | 21 % |
| 12.5 % | ≈ 17′ | Tension | 44 % | 17 % | 25 % | 35 % |
| 17.5 % | ≈ 24′ | Tension | 54 % | 31 % | 35 % | 50 % |
| 22.5 % | ≈ 31′ | Tension | 65 % | 41 % | 45 % | 62 % |
| 27.5 % | ≈ 37′ | Tension | 65 % | 39 % | 46 % | 61 % |
| 32.5 % | ≈ 44′ | Tension | 56 % | 30 % | 36 % | 53 % |
| 37.5 % | ≈ 51′ | Tension | 59 % | 30 % | 29 % | 56 % |
| 42.5 % | ≈ 58′ | Tension | 73 % | 40 % | 37 % | 70 % |
| 47.5 % | ≈ 65′ | Tension | 86 % | 61 % | 54 % | 82 % |
| 52.5 % | ≈ 71′ | Sadness | 77 % | 60 % | 53 % | 68 % |
| 57.5 % | ≈ 78′ | Joy | 49 % | 28 % | 33 % | 32 % |
| 62.5 % | ≈ 85′ | Joy | 43 % | 10 % | 23 % | 19 % |
| 67.5 % | ≈ 92′ | Joy | 54 % | 26 % | 30 % | 32 % |
| 72.5 % | ≈ 99′ | Sadness | 68 % | 55 % | 53 % | 41 % |
| 77.5 % | ≈ 105′ | Sadness | 75 % | 64 % | 72 % | 32 % |
| 82.5 % | ≈ 112′ | Love | 77 % | 58 % | 75 % | 22 % |
| 87.5 % | ≈ 119′ | Sadness | 80 % | 65 % | 78 % | 22 % |
| 92.5 % | ≈ 126′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
| 97.5 % | ≈ 133′ | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence | Not enough subtitle evidence |
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Cast
English Teacher
Wally
Stan
Elena
Ryan
Doctor Steve
Chang
Minister
Security Guard
Protestor
Details
- Directed by
- Trey Edward Shults
- Written by
- Trey Edward Shults
- Type
- Movies
- Released
- 2019
- Runtime
- 136 min
- Country
- United States, Canada
- Ratings
- Feels mostly
- Sadness
- Data updated
Where to watch
Rent
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