

The Last Wave (1977)
Overview
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions.
Where to watch The Last Wave
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| New Zealand | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, YouTube | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| France | Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, ARTE VOD | Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, ARTE VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The Last Wave in 4 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The Last Wave about?
A Sydney lawyer defends five Aboriginal people in a ritualised taboo murder and in the process learns disturbing truths about himself and premonitions. The Last Wave is a Drama, Mystery, Fantasy movie, released on 1977-12-15, runtime 106 minutes.
Is The Last Wave worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Last Wave 6.7 out of 10 from 225 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Last Wave?
In the United States, The Last Wave streams on HBO Max and Criterion Channel and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 7 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Peter Weir
Cast
- Richard Chamberlain as David Burton
- Olivia Hamnett as Annie Burton
- David Gulpilil as Chris Lee
- Nandjiwarra Amagula as Charlie
- Frederick Parslow as Rev. Burton
- Vivean Gray as Dr. Whitburn
- Walter Amagula as Gerry Lee
- Roy Bara as Larry
- Cedrick Lalara as Lindsey
- Morris Lalara as Jacko
- Peter Carroll as Michael Zeadler
- Athol Compton as Billy Corman
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Sources
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