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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.
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Quick facts
Year
1996
Runtime
2h 39m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.5/10
Votes
1,126
Genre
Drama, Romance
Director
Language
DA
Budget
$7.5M
Cast
underdog
dying and death
prostitute
paraplegic
parent child relationship
faith
scotland
society
tradition
prayer
excommunication
authority
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Questions about Breaking the Waves
How long is Breaking the Waves?
Breaking the Waves has a runtime of 2h 39m (2 hours and 39 minutes).
Who directed Breaking the Waves?
Breaking the Waves was directed by Lars von Trier and released in 1996.
What genre is Breaking the Waves?
Breaking the Waves is a Drama, Romance film (1996).
Who stars in Breaking the Waves?
The cast of Breaking the Waves includes Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr, Adrian Rawlins.
What is the TMDB rating for Breaking the Waves?
Breaking the Waves has a TMDB rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,126 votes.
