Breaking the Waves

Name: Breaking the Waves
Released: 1996-07-05
Rating: 7.497

7.5/10 (1,126)

·1996· 159 min

Director: Lars von Trier

"Love is a mighty power."

In a small, conservative Scottish village, an oilman is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when he urges her to have sex with another.

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Trailer

Cast

Emily Watson

Bess McNeill

Stellan Skarsgård

Jan Nyman

Katrin Cartlidge

Dodo McNeill

Jean-Marc Barr

Terry

Adrian Rawlins

Dr. Richardson

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Jonathan Hackett

Priest

Sandra Voe

Mother

Udo Kier

Sadistic Sailor

Mikkel Gaup

Pits

Roef Ragas

Pim

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Robert Robertson

Chairman

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Phil McCall

Grandfather

In brief

Breaking the Waves (1996) is a drama, romance film. With an average rating of 7.5/10 from 1,126 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 39min. You can stream it on: MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Breaking the Waves online?

Breaking the Waves is available on the following streaming services: MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is Breaking the Waves?

Breaking the Waves runs 159 minutes (2h 39min).

What rating does Breaking the Waves have?

Breaking the Waves has an average rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,126 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is Breaking the Waves from?

Breaking the Waves was released in 1996.