In Waves (2026)
Kernel Score: 78% · 39 TMDB ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Animation, Romance, Drama
Released: 2026-07-01
Runtime: 91 minutes
Overview
In Los Angeles, shy teenager AJ meets Kristen, who 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.
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Director
Phuong Mai Nguyen
Cast
- Rio Vega as AJ (voice)
- Lyna Khoudri as Kristen (voice)
- Paul Kircher as Eon (voice)
- Birane Ba as Francisco (voice)
- Gauthier Battoue as Jeff (voice)
- Taiana Tully as La princesse hawaienne (voice)
- Amélia Ewu as L'infirmière / L'amie de Kristen (voice)
- Céline Ronté as La prof de dessin (voice)
- Clara Soares as Yvette (voice)
In Waves FAQ
Is In Waves good?
In Waves has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
What is In Waves rated?
In Waves is rated PG-13.
What movies are like In Waves?
If you liked In Waves, try Shelter, Duck Amuck, Now Is Good and Kiss and Cry.