Breaking the Waves

Breaking the Waves

Love is a mighty power.

7.5 /10 1,099 votes
July 5, 1996 2h 39m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Lars von Trier
Writers David Pirie, Kirsten Bonnén Rask
Studio Zentropa Entertainments
Rating 7.5/10
Language DA
Budget $7,500,000

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Cast & Crew

Emily Watson

Emily Watson

Bess McNeill

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Jan Nyman

Katrin Cartlidge

Katrin Cartlidge

Dodo McNeill

Jean-Marc Barr

Jean-Marc Barr

Terry

Adrian Rawlins

Adrian Rawlins

Dr. Richardson

Jonathan Hackett

Priest

Sandra Voe

Sandra Voe

Mother

Udo Kier

Udo Kier

Sadistic Sailor

Mikkel Gaup

Mikkel Gaup

Pits

Roef Ragas

Roef Ragas

Pim

Robert Robertson

Chairman

Phil McCall

Grandfather

Frequently Asked Questions

Breaking the Waves was released on July 5, 1996.

The runtime of Breaking the Waves is 2h 39m.

Breaking the Waves is a Drama, Romance movie.

Breaking the Waves has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Breaking the Waves is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Breaking the Waves was directed by Lars von Trier.

The main cast of Breaking the Waves includes Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge.

Breaking the Waves is originally in DA.