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The poster depicts a dramatic stormy scene with dark, jagged rocks in the foreground and turbulent waves crashing against them. Above, ominous clouds fill the sky, casting a somber and intense mood over the ocean. The title "Breaking the Waves" is prominently displayed at the top in bold white text.

Breaking the Waves

1996 · Movie · 159 min· Updated Apr 2026
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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.

Breaking the Waves is a film that explores themes of underdog, dying and death, prostitute. It also touches on paraplegic and parent child relationship and faith.

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Lars von Trier

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Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr, Adrian Rawlins, Jonathan Hackett, Sandra Voe, Udo Kier, Mikkel Gaup, Roef Ragas

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The poster depicts a dramatic stormy scene with dark, jagged rocks in the foreground and turbulent waves crashing against them. Above, ominous clouds fill the sky, casting a somber and intense mood over the ocean. The title "Breaking the Waves" is prominently displayed at the top in bold white text.

Breaking the Waves

1996•⭐ 7.5•159 min•Updated Apr 2026
🌐English

You can stream Breaking the Waves (1996) on MUBI with a subscription.

Rated:R
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7.5/10

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84%

82

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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.

Breaking the Waves is a film that explores themes of underdog, dying and death, prostitute. It also touches on paraplegic and parent child relationship and faith.

Director

Lars von Trier

Cast

Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr, Adrian Rawlins, Jonathan Hackett, Sandra Voe, Udo Kier, Mikkel Gaup, Roef Ragas

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