Float

Waverly is a medical student with a strictly planned future that is interrupted when she impulsively spends time in a small Canadian coastal town. During a beach party, she nearly drowns and is rescued by Blake, a local lifeguard. Because Waverly does not know how to swim, Blake offers to give her lessons. As they spend time together, the two fall in love, leading Waverly to reconsider her professional goals and life path.

Based on a novel by Kate Marchant, Float was directed by Sherren Lee, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Jesse LaVercombe. The film stars Andrea Bang as Waverly Liu and Robbie Amell as Blake Hamilton, with supporting roles played by Sarah Desjardins, Ghazal Azarbad, Michelle Krusiec, and Andrew Bachelor. This drama and romance production was a joint effort between Canada and the United States, involving companies such as Lionsgate and Elevation Pictures.

Released on February 9, 2024, the movie has a runtime of 100 minutes. Audience reception is mixed, with a rating of 5.3/10 on IMDb based on 2,400 votes and a higher score of 6.7/10 on TMDB from 174 votes.