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Breaking the Waves

Name: Breaking the Waves
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1996-07-05
Duration: 2 h 39 min
Cast: Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr, Adrian Rawlins

1996Directed by Lars von Trier

Drama · Romance2h 39m

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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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Emily WatsonBess McNeill

Stellan SkarsgårdJan Nyman

Katrin CartlidgeDodo McNeill

Jean-Marc BarrTerry

Adrian RawlinsDr. Richardson JJonathan HackettPriest

Sandra VoeMother

Udo KierSadistic Sailor

Mikkel GaupPits

Roef RagasPim RRobert RobertsonChairman PPhil McCallGrandfather

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About Breaking the Waves

How long is Breaking the Waves?: Breaking the Waves runs 2 hours and 39 minutes (159 minutes).
Who directed Breaking the Waves?: Breaking the Waves was directed by Lars von Trier.
Who is in the cast of Breaking the Waves?: Breaking the Waves stars Emily Watson as Bess McNeill, Stellan Skarsgård as Jan Nyman and Katrin Cartlidge as Dodo McNeill.
What language is Breaking the Waves in?: Breaking the Waves is in English.
Is Breaking the Waves family friendly?: No. It is rated R (restricted): under 17 requires a parent or adult guardian.
Where can I watch Breaking the Waves?: In the United States, Breaking the Waves is streaming on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was Breaking the Waves released?: Breaking the Waves was released on July 5, 1996.