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In Waves (2026)

Movie ★ 7.9 91 min

Animation Romance Drama

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.

Phuong Mai Nguyen Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 1, 2026
Runtime
91 min
Rating
PG-13
Budget
$7.0M
IMDb
tt27672817
Language
Studio
Silex Films, Panique!, ,

Themes

Cast

Rio Vega Rio Vega AJ (voice) Lyna Khoudri Lyna Khoudri Kristen (voice) Paul Kircher Paul Kircher Eon (voice) Birane Ba Birane Ba Francisco (voice) Gauthier Battoue Gauthier Battoue Jeff (voice)

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Frequently asked questions

What is In Waves about?
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.
Who directed In Waves?
In Waves was directed by Phuong Mai Nguyen.
Who stars in In Waves?
In Waves stars Rio Vega, Lyna Khoudri, Paul Kircher, Birane Ba.
When was In Waves released?
In Waves is a 2026 animation, romance, drama film.
Where can I watch In Waves?
You can watch In Waves with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.