Film · 1996

Breaking the Waves

Name: Breaking the Waves
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 1996-10-18
Duration: 159 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr, Adrian Rawlins

Directed by Lars von Trier · starring Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård and Katrin Cartlidge

2 h 39 min
18
Drama · Romance
Denmark
Released in the UK 17 October 1996

7.8 Users3 votes

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Synopsis

When Bess, a naive young woman, marries Jan, a handsome oil-rig worker, she experiences passion and physical pleasure that she never imagined. Their bliss is cut short when an accident on the rig leaves Jan paralyzed. Believing he will never make love to Bess again, he tells her to take other lovers, convincing her that this will help his recovery. Bess is sent spiraling into a world of dark emotions she cannot understand.

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Runtime: 159 min2 hours and 39 minutes
Rating: 18Suitable only for adults

How long is Breaking the Waves?: 2 hours and 39 minutes (159 minutes).
When was Breaking the Waves released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 17 October 1996.
Who directed Breaking the Waves?: Lars von Trier.
Who is in Breaking the Waves?: It stars Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge and Jean-Marc Barr.
Where can I watch Breaking the Waves?: In the UK it is available with a channel on Apple TV and a channel on Prime Video.