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Why people love it

Waves works as a romance movie with a point of view—fans quote moments, but they also argue about what the film is actually saying about power, desire, or survival. The romance and drama blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 16m · ★ 7.4

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  1. 96match

    1.Remember Me (2010)

    7.1 · Drama · Romance · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Waves clicked for you, Remember Me (2010) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

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    • Amazon Prime Video
    • Philo
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
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  2. 94match

    2.The Virgin Suicides (2000)

    7.1 · Drama · Romance · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If Waves clicked for you, The Virgin Suicides (2000) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • Criterion Channel
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    + Save for later
  3. 92match

    3.West Side Story (1961)

    7.2 · Crime · Drama · Romance · 2h 33m

    Why you'll love it

    If Waves clicked for you, West Side Story (1961) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    + Save for later
  4. 90match

    4.Stuck in Love (2013)

    7.4 · Drama · Comedy · Romance · 1h 37m

    Why you'll love it

    If Waves clicked for you, Stuck in Love (2013) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with comic timing and sharper banter. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • fuboTV
    • Peacock Premium
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Peacock Premium Plus
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
  5. 88match

    5.Y Tu Mamá También (2001)

    7.4 · Drama · Romance · 1h 46m

    Why you'll love it

    If Waves clicked for you, Y Tu Mamá También (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Netflix
    • AMC+ Amazon Channel
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    + Save for later
  6. 86match

    6.Monster's Ball (2001)

    6.8 · Drama · Romance · 1h 53m

    Why you'll love it

    If Waves clicked for you, Monster's Ball (2001) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later
  7. 84match

    7.Regretting You (2025)

    7.0 · Romance · Drama · 1h 56m

    Why you'll love it

    If Waves clicked for you, Regretting You (2025) is a strong next stop: both trade in romance and drama, with emotional whiplash that feels honest. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • fuboTV
    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    + Save for later
  8. 82match

    8.Raging Bull (1980)

    7.9 · Drama · History · 2h 9m

    Why you'll love it

    If Waves clicked for you, Raging Bull (1980) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Amazon Prime Video
    • MUBI
    • MUBI Amazon Channel
    • Amazon Prime Video with Ads
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    + Save for later
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    9.The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999)

    7.2 · Thriller · Crime · Drama · 2h 20m

    Why you'll love it

    If Waves clicked for you, The Talented Mr. Ripley (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with unease that lingers after the credits. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • MGM+ Amazon Channel
    • Paramount Plus Premium
    • Paramount Plus Essential
    • MGM Plus
    • Philo
    • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    + Save for later
  10. 78match

    10.Magnolia (1999)

    7.7 · Drama · 3h 9m

    Why you'll love it

    If Waves clicked for you, Magnolia (1999) is a strong next stop: both trade in drama, with momentum and clean stakes. Expect a different story, but a similar willingness to go big when the moment demands it.

    Watch on

    • Hulu
    • Amazon Video(Rent)
    • Apple TV Store(Rent)
    • Google Play Movies(Rent)
    • YouTube(Rent)
    • Fandango At Home(Rent)
    • Amazon Video(Buy)
    • Apple TV Store(Buy)
    + Save for later

FAQ

What should I watch after Waves?
Try Remember Me, The Virgin Suicides, West Side Story—each shares DNA with Waves while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Waves?
Waves (2019) is best described as Romance, Drama. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Waves worth revisiting?
Viewer scores sit around 7.4/10 on TMDB—high enough that replays are common for people who like this romance lane.

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