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Breaking the Waves

Breaking the Waves

1996 · drama · movie7.736 ratings

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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cast

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

director

Lars von Trier

where to watch

MUBI
MUBI Amazon Channel

trailers

Trailer (1996)

Trailer (1996)

Official Trailer

Official Trailer

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The Restless Cinematography of BREAKING THE WAVES

information

genres

drama, romance

budget

$7.5M

revenue

$23M