Short answer
As of October 29, 2026 (US): rent Waves for $3.99 on Amazon Video, Apple TV or Spectrum On Demand, or buy it for $12.99 on Amazon Video or Apple TV. It was not on Netflix, Max or Hulu in the US that day. On disc, the Lionsgate Blu-ray and DVD came out February 4, 2020.
US options, checked October 29, 2026
Where to watch Waves (2019) in the US
| How | Where | Price listed |
|---|---|---|
| Rent | Amazon Video (4K) | $3.99 |
| Rent | Apple TV (4K) | $3.99 |
| Rent | Spectrum On Demand (HD) | $3.99 |
| Buy digital | Amazon Video | $12.99 |
| Buy digital | Apple TV | $12.99 |
| Disc | Blu-ray and DVD (Lionsgate) | Varies by seller |
Source: JustWatch US, checked October 29, 2026. Apple listing: Apple TV. Disc date: The Numbers.
Outside the US
Focus Features and Universal handled international distribution outside Canada, China and Japan (Wikipedia), so services differ by country. Check JustWatch with your country selected.
On disc
The Blu-ray and DVD include an audio commentary by Trey Edward Shults and Kelvin Harrison Jr., a making of piece, a Q&A and deleted scenes. Details on the Blu-ray and DVD page.
Questions people ask
Is Waves on Netflix?
Not in the US on October 29, 2026, per JustWatch. FlixPatrol has listed it on Netflix in several Latin American and European countries; availability differs by country.
Is Waves free to stream anywhere?
We did not find a free, ad supported US option we could confirm on October 29, 2026. Many US public libraries carry the DVD and Blu-ray.
Can I watch Waves in 4K?
JustWatch listed 4K rentals on Amazon Video and Apple TV on October 29, 2026. Disc releases we found are Blu-ray and DVD, not 4K UHD.
Sources
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Streaming catalogs and listings change; check the service before you pay.