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A jet ski, a family feud, and one very stubborn teenager. What could go wrong?
TMDB
100
IMDb
62

Making Waves (1998)

90s made-for-TV energybeach soap operaunderdog sports flick

Overview

ActionDrama

Her mother died while racing jet skis. The daughter wants to continue with her mother's passion against her father's wishes. She also wants help from her estranged uncle who was part of the old racing crew.

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Content warning
generational traumaforbidden ambitionreconciling family ghosts

Standout Aspects

Practical Effects

Actual jet ski stunts! No CGI nonsense here.

Acting

Brett Rice gives 'disappointed dad' his entire soul.

Best for:Solo: When you need 87 minutes of uncomplicated feelings.·Background: Perfect for folding laundry to. Loud engines cover everything.
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Director

David Nixon

ReleasedJan 1, 1998
Runtime1h 27m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonemixed
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Brett Rice

Brett Rice

Mr. Davis

William Haze

William Haze

Deej Jansen

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

TMDB shows 10.0 from exactly one vote—likely the director's mom. This film is essentially uncharted internet territory.

Cultural

Part of a forgotten wave of 90s direct-to-video sports dramas where every hobby became heroic. Jet ski racing was oddly popular.

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