Tender Waves (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2013, Tender Waves is a comedy and romance film directed by Jiří Vejdělek, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. The congenial Vojta is bashful and his family is batty. His short-tempered father, who once failed to swim the English Channel, wants him to be a competing swimmer and his loving mother, a former child ice revue star, sees a talented pianist in her son. But Vojta has completely different priorities - most of all his red-haired classmate Ela, an enchanting synchronized swimmer who is leaving for Paris in November. If Vojta doesn't do something radical, and fast, Ela will disappear behind the Iron Curtain forever. The year is 1989.
Who’s in it. Tender Waves stars Tatiana Pauhofová as Johanka, Hynek Čermák as Jan, Robert Cejnar as Vojta Hrdlička and Vojtěch Dyk as Aleš, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Tender Waves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tender Waves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tender Waves tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tender Waves (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tender Waves change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tender Waves worth watching?
- Tender Waves holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tender Waves?
- Tender Waves stars Tatiana Pauhofová, Hynek Čermák, Robert Cejnar, Vojtěch Dyk and Lucie Šteflová.
- When was Tender Waves released?
- Tender Waves was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.