What is the Metascore for Tidal Wave?

Tidal Wave has a Metascore of 52 out of 100 on Celluloid.

Where can I watch Tidal Wave?

Tidal Wave is available on Prime Video. Availability varies by region — check your local streaming guide.

What countries is Tidal Wave streaming in?

Tidal Wave streams on Prime Video, Hulu in Japan; Netflix, TVING in South Korea; Prime Video in the United States. Subscription availability only; rental and purchase options may differ.

Tidal Wave

Directed by JK Youn · 2009 · Last reviewed August 31, 2026

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Answer Summary

Tidal Wave (2009) earns a 57% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

Quick Verdict

Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.

57%

Celluloid Score Not Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

62% Editorial Rating

68% Audience snapshot · excluded

52 Metascore

★★½☆☆ Letterboxd 2.8

5.9 IMDb /10

Watch Trailer

Runtime: 2h 0m
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
Streaming: Prime Video
Country: South Korea
Language: Korean

Official theatrical poster for Tidal Wave (2009)

Theatrical / streaming release

Where to watch

Prime Video

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Tidal Wave by country

Country	Streaming on
Japan	Prime Video, Hulu
South Korea	Netflix, TVING
United States	Prime Video

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (62/100).
General viewers mostly liked it (68%).
Celluloid Score 57% combines 4 verified rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately.

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 57% Celluloid Score. Not Recommended — reception was largely negative.

Celluloid Verdict

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

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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