The Wave
"Their teacher became their leader. His students became his soldiers."
Originally released in 2008. The Wave is a drama/thriller film. directed by Dennis Gansel.
Starring Jürgen Vogel, Frederick Lau, and Max Riemelt
Synopsis
A school teacher discusses types of government with his class. His students find it too boring to repeatedly go over national socialism and believe that dictatorship cannot be established in modern Germany. He starts an experiment to show how easily the masses can become manipulated.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 13, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (3,518 votes)
Budget
$7.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$32.4M
4.3x return
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
- Budget
- $7,500,000
- Revenue
- $32,350,637
Production Companies
- Rat Pack Filmproduktion
- B.A. Produktion
- Constantin Film
- Celluloid Dreams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wave about?
A school teacher discusses types of government with his class. His students find it too boring to repeatedly go over national socialism and believe that dictatorship cannot be established in modern...
Who directed The Wave?
The Wave was directed by Dennis Gansel.
How long is The Wave?
The Wave has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was The Wave released?
The Wave was released on March 13, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wave?
The main cast of The Wave includes Jürgen Vogel, Frederick Lau, Max Riemelt, Jennifer Ulrich, Christiane Paul.
Is The Wave worth watching?
The Wave has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 3,518 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.