# Tidal Wave (2009) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/tidal-wave-2009/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 59% |
| Critic Score | 62% |
| Audience Score | 68% |
| Metascore | 52/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.8/5 |
| IMDb | 5.9/10 |
| Director | JK Youn |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Thriller |
| Runtime | 120 min |

## Quick answer

Tidal Wave (2009) earns a 59% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Korea’s blockbuster tsunami spectacle (Haeundae) — Kim Yoo-jung as Ji-min in an early big-studio disaster film. Metascore 52/100. Directed by JK Youn.

## Critics consensus

Korea’s blockbuster tsunami spectacle (Haeundae) — Kim Yoo-jung as Ji-min in an early big-studio disaster film.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

Kim Yoo-jung, Sul Kyung-gu, Ha Ji-won, Park Joong-hoon, Uhm Jung-hwa, Lee Min-ki, Kang Ye-won, Kim In-kwon, Song Jae-ho, Kim You-jung

## Common questions

**Is Tidal Wave worth watching?**
Tidal Wave holds a 59% Celluloid Score. Korea’s blockbuster tsunami spectacle (Haeundae) — Kim Yoo-jung as Ji-min in an early big-studio disaster film.

**What is Tidal Wave about?**
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.

**Who directed Tidal Wave?**
Tidal Wave (2009) was directed by JK Youn.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Tidal Wave?**
59% — the average of five public sources: critics 62%, audience 68%, Metascore 52/100, Letterboxd 2.8/5, and IMDb 5.9/10.

**Where can I watch Tidal Wave?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Tidal Wave page for current options.

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