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Breaking the Waves

Breaking the Waves
★ 7.5 /10
Breaking the Waves
1996 · 159
Dir. Lars von Trier
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Breaking the Waves

“Love is a mighty power.”
★ 7.5 /10 (1,108) • 1996 • 2h 39m
Drama Romance
Director Lars von Trier
Screenplay Lars von Trier
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.
Release
Jul 5, 1996
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$23M
Country
Denmark

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
Sandra Voe
Sandra Voe
Mother
Udo Kier
Udo Kier
Sadistic Sailor
Mikkel Gaup
Mikkel Gaup
Pits
Roef Ragas
Roef Ragas
Pim
Finlay Welsh
Finlay Welsh
Coroner
David Gallacher
David Gallacher
Glasgow Doctor
David Bateson
David Bateson
Young Sailor
Gavin Mitchell
Gavin Mitchell
Police Officer 1
Dorte Rømer
Dorte Rømer
Nurse
Klaus Messerschmidt Juhler
Klaus Messerschmidt Juhler
Paramedic (uncredited)

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Where to watch Breaking the Waves? Breaking the Waves is available for streaming on Filmin.
Who stars in Breaking the Waves? The main cast of Breaking the Waves includes Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr, Adrian Rawlins.
Who directed Breaking the Waves? Breaking the Waves (1996) is directed by Lars von Trier.
How long is Breaking the Waves? Breaking the Waves has a runtime of 2h 39m. It was released in 1996.
What genre is Breaking the Waves? Breaking the Waves is a Drama, Romance film. It has a rating of 7.5/10 with 1,108 votes.

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