The Wave (2019): Exploring Insurance Industry Accountability Through Cinematic Narrative

The Wave (2019) is a visually striking film featuring Justin Long as Frank, an insurance lawyer whose work contributes to denying families necessary payouts and benefits, highlighting the often harsh realities of corporate-driven insurance practices. Frank, who benefits personally from these actions, faces a transformative experience through hallucinogenic episodes that force him to confront the broader impact of his professional decisions on real lives. As Frank navigates various altered timelines, the film explores themes of accountability, ego, and the cascading effects of insurance denial on policyholders.