The Wave

Set in Chile during the spring of 2018, this drama follows Julia, a music student who joins a feminist movement at her university. The collective aims to expose systemic abuse and harassment faced by students. After gathering the courage to share a personal experience with trauma, Julia unexpectedly emerges as a leading figure in the protests. She must then navigate her own identity as a survivor within a polarized society that resists the changes the movement demands.

The film was directed by Sebastián Lelio and follows his previous work, The Wonder. It was produced by Participant, Fabula, and Fremantle, with a screenplay written by Paloma Salas, Manuela Infante, and Josefina Fernández. The cast is led by Daniela López in the role of Julia, appearing alongside Avril Aurora, Lola Bravo, Paulina Cortés, Catalina Infante, and Lucas Sáez. A total of 38 actors are credited in the production.

The Wave was released on August 28, 2025, with a runtime of 129 minutes. It is a joint production between Chile, the United Kingdom, and the United States. On IMDb, the film has a rating of 6/10 based on 255 votes.