The Longest Wave (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, The Longest Wave is a documentary film directed by Joe Berlinger, running about 94 minutes. “Legends take a lifetime” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Joe Berlinger travels the globe with legendary windsurfer and pioneering waterman Robby Naish, a 24-time world champion whose quest to master the world's longest waves unexpectedly reveals his vulnerabilities as a competitor, mentor and father. THE LONGEST WAVE transcends the action sports genre by capturing obstacles outside of the legendary athlete's professional life in an intimate, cinéma-vérité style, revealing Naish balancing the pursuit of excellence at sea with the demands of life's complications on land.
Who’s in it. The Longest Wave stars Robby Naish as Self, Laird Hamilton as Self, Kai Lenny as Self and Gerry Lopez as Self, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Longest Wave page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Longest Wave tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Longest Wave (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Longest Wave change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Longest Wave?
- The Longest Wave stars Robby Naish, Laird Hamilton, Kai Lenny, Gerry Lopez and Robert Richman.
- When was The Longest Wave released?
- The Longest Wave was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.