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The Wave

(2008)
7.6 PixlRun
Their teacher became their leader. His students became his soldiers.
Country Germany
Original language German
Runtime 1h 47min
Premiere 2008-03-13
MPAA rating Not Rated
Director Dennis Gansel
Cinematography Torsten Breuer
Editor Ueli Christen
Producers Christian Becker
Production Rat Pack Filmproduktion · B.A. Produktion · Constantin Film

All cast & crew

Cinematography
Torsten Breuer
Editor
Ueli Christen
Producers
Christian Becker

Photos

Awards summary

9 wins & 8 nominations total

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed The Wave?
Dennis Gansel directed The Wave in 2008.
What is the IMDb rating?
The Wave has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 from 120,699 votes.
Where can I watch The Wave?
The Wave is available on Google Play Movies, YouTube.
How long is The Wave?
The Wave has a runtime of 1h 47min (107 minutes).

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