On the Wave

Sebastian Steudtner rides monster waves from Hawaii to Portugal. He holds the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed and has won the award for the biggest wave of the year three times. But Steudtner's success is also one of the most unlikely stories in all of professional sports - as rare and improbable as the giant swells he rides. Part intimate portrait, part thrill ride, "On the Wave" tells the gripping story of a kid from land-locked Europe who defied the odds to become one of the most notable surfers of his generation. Through a mix of intimate interviews, verité scenes, and personal archive as well as stunning cinematography, this action-packed documentary allows viewers to dive deep into the world of big wave surfing.

On the Wave is a 2026 sport documentary movie, starring Sam George, Laird Hamilton, Sebastian Steudtner. It holds an IMDb rating of 8.4/10 from 16 votes and runs 2h .