The Wave Runner (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1967, The Wave Runner is a fantasy, drama and romance film directed by Pavel Lyubimov, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A pianist named Garvey, while traveling on a tour, gets off the train to buy cigarettes, and learns from a salesgirl that the cities imagined by Grin really exist. Forgetting about his tour, he goes to one of these cities, where he meets the captain of “The Waverunner”…
Who’s in it. The Wave Runner stars Sava Hashamov as Garvey, Rolan Bykov as Captain Chez, Margarita Terekhova as Biche Seniel / Frezi Grant and Natalya Bogunova as Daisy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Wave Runner has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wave Runner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wave Runner tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wave Runner (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wave Runner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wave Runner worth watching?
- The Wave Runner holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wave Runner?
- The Wave Runner stars Sava Hashamov, Rolan Bykov, Margarita Terekhova, Natalya Bogunova and Oleg Zhakov.
- When was The Wave Runner released?
- The Wave Runner was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.