On The Wave
Mar 05, 2026 · 2h 2m
Director
Peter Wolf, Axel GerdauOverview
“On the Wave” plunges audiences into the breathtaking and perilous world of big wave surfing through the life of Sebastian Steudtner, the German outsider who rose to become the sport’s world record holder. Born in landlocked Nuremberg, Steudtner abandoned school at sixteen to chase the ocean — a decision that led him from windsurfing in Hawaii to confronting towering walls of water few humans would dare approach. Shunned at first by the insular surf world, mocked onstage after career-defining rides, and often left without sponsors, he refused to quit. His relentless pursuit carried him from the icy shores of Ireland to the legendary swells of Nazaré, Portugal — the wave that would not only catapult him into the history books but also shift the center of big wave surfing to Europe.
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What is On The Wave about?
“On the Wave” plunges audiences into the breathtaking and perilous world of big wave surfing through the life of Sebastian Steudtner, the German outsider who rose to become the sport’s world record holder. Born in landlocked Nuremberg, Steudtner abandoned school at sixteen to chase the ocean — a decision that led him from windsurfing in Hawaii to confronting towering walls of water few humans…
When was On The Wave released?
On The Wave was released on March 5, 2026.
How long is On The Wave?
On The Wave runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Who directed On The Wave?
On The Wave was directed by Peter Wolf and Axel Gerdau.
Who is in the cast of On The Wave?
The cast of On The Wave includes Sebastian Steudtner (Self), Laird Hamilton (Self), Matt Warshaw (Self) and Maya Gabeira (Self).