Tidal Wave (2009)
Tidal Wave is streaming in South Korea on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
The verdict
Tidal Wave is a solid, watchable Korean film that mostly delivers on what it promises. It's sitting at 6.9/10 on TMDB across 510 ratings, which puts it around the middle of the pack. The 120-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In South Korea you can stream it on Netflix, Watcha, TVING.
Should you spend 2h on it?
2h of Korean action with drama threaded through, not one for younger kids. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Why
- 6.9/10 from 510 ratings — well received so far, on a modest sample.
- Skip if
- you want a slower, character-led story
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
On Haeundae Beach, a guilt-ridden fisherman takes care of a woman whose father accidentally got killed. A scientist reunites with his ex-wife and a daughter who doesn't even remember his face. And a poor rescue worker falls in love with a rich city girl. When they all find out a gigantic tsunami will hit the beach, they realize they only have 10 minutes to escape.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h |
| Watch with family? | 12 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Action / Drama |
| Language | Korean |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
JK Youn
Cast
Where to watch in South Korea
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 25 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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