The Big Wave

The Big Wave (1961) - Where to Watch

Now, before we get into the full breakdown of how you can watch 'The Big Wave' right now, here are some important things to know about the drama flick. The Big Wave starring Jūzō Itami, Mickey Curtis, Heihachirō Ōkawa, Chieko Murata has a NR rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 13 min. The release date of the movie is April 2nd, 1961.

Curious about the story behind it? Here's the plot: "Yukio, a farm boy, and Toru, a fisherboy, live in a small Japanese village that is periodically threatened by a volcano on one side and tidal waves on the other. Yukio's younger sister Setsu follows then and dreams of becoming a pearl diver. Toru is preparing to go fishing with his father when a bell tolls and a danger flag is hung high on the hill behind the village to warn of an impending tidal wave by the village patriarch, known as Old Gentleman."

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'The Big Wave' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on April 2nd, 1961