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Breaking the Waves poster

Breaking the Waves (1996)

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.

Trailer

Cast

Emily Watson in Breaking the Waves

Emily Watson

Bess McNeill

Stellan Skarsgård in Breaking the Waves

Stellan Skarsgård

Jan Nyman

Katrin Cartlidge in Breaking the Waves

Katrin Cartlidge

Dodo McNeill

Jean-Marc Barr in Breaking the Waves

Jean-Marc Barr

Terry

Adrian Rawlins in Breaking the Waves

Adrian Rawlins

Dr. Richardson

Jonathan Hackett

Priest

Sandra Voe in Breaking the Waves

Sandra Voe

Mother

Udo Kier in Breaking the Waves

Udo Kier

Sadistic Sailor

Mikkel Gaup in Breaking the Waves

Mikkel Gaup

Pits

Roef Ragas in Breaking the Waves

Roef Ragas

Pim

Robert Robertson

Chairman

Phil McCall

Grandfather

Desmond Reilly

An Elder

Sarah Gudgeon

Sybilla

Finlay Welsh in Breaking the Waves

Finlay Welsh

Coroner

David Gallacher in Breaking the Waves

David Gallacher

Glasgow Doctor

Ray Jeffries

Man on Bus

Owen Kavanagh

Man at Lighthouse

Bob Docherty

Man on Boat

David Bateson in Breaking the Waves

David Bateson

Young Sailor

Callum Cuthbertson

Radio Operator

Gavin Mitchell in Breaking the Waves

Gavin Mitchell

Police Officer 1

Brian Smith

Police Officer 2

Iain Agnew

Praying Man 1

Charles Kearney

Praying Man 2

Steven Leach

Praying Man 3

Dorte Rømer in Breaking the Waves

Dorte Rømer

Nurse

Anthony J. O'Donnell

Boy 1

John Wark in Breaking the Waves

John Wark

Boy 2

Ronnie McKellaig

Precentor

Peter Bensted

Ugly Man (voice)

Simon Towler Jorfald

Boy in Film (voice)

Klaus Messerschmidt Juhler in Breaking the Waves

Klaus Messerschmidt Juhler

Paramedic (uncredited)

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FAQ

When was Breaking the Waves released?

Breaking the Waves was released on July 5, 1996.

How long is Breaking the Waves?

Breaking the Waves runs for 2h 39m.

What is the rating for Breaking the Waves?

Breaking the Waves has an average rating of 7.5/10 on Streambay.

What genre is Breaking the Waves?

Breaking the Waves is classified as Drama and Romance.

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