Tidal Wave
Directed by JK Youn · 2009 ·
Tidal Wave (2009) earns a 59% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Averaged from five public sources (critic, audience, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb). See how we calculate scores.
Five-source breakdown
Theatrical / streaming release Where to watch in the United Kingdom
Not yet streaming in the United Kingdom — check local listings.
Why this score?
- Majority of critics rated it fresh (62%).
- General viewers mostly liked it (68%).
- Celluloid Score 59% averages all five public rating sources — our own composite, not a third-party trademark score.
Best for
- Fans of Action
Not ideal for
- Anyone needing a safe, highly rated pick
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Is Tidal Wave worth watching?
No — Tidal Wave earns a 59% Celluloid Score. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.
Critics Consensus
Korea’s blockbuster tsunami spectacle (Haeundae) — Kim Yoo-jung as Ji-min in an early big-studio disaster film.
Celluloid Critics Consensus
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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