# Big Wednesday (1978)

> Three California surfers struggle to preserve their friendship and youthful freedom as the Vietnam era reshapes their lives and they await a legendary wave.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11055

## Facts

- Runtime: 120 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: John Milius
- Cast: Jan-Michael Vincent, William Katt, Gary Busey, Patti D'Arbanville, Lee Purcell, Sam Melville, Reb Brown, Robert Englund
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0077235/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: breezy, nostalgic, wistful, summer afternoon, surf movie marathon

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