Caught by a Wave

Caught by a Wave

Directed by Massimiliano Camaiti

Produced by Cinemaundici, Mediaset

202199 min6.6 / 10

A sun-drenched summer romance that begins with youthful joy but pivots toward melancholy as young love confronts the weight of growing up.

A summer fling born under the Sicilian sun quickly develops into a heartbreaking love story that forces a boy and girl to grow up too quickly.

Questions people ask

  • Is Caught by a Wave violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Caught by a Wave sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Caught by a Wave scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Caught by a Wave easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does Caught by a Wave end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

42/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity46

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise31

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Caught by a Wave

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Caught by a Wave

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Caught by a Wave, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Caught by a Wave, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Caught by a Wave, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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