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Breaking the Waves (1996): Where to Watch & Stream · TV Tonight

Breaking the Waves

1996 · 2h 39m · Movie

Breaking the Waves

Love is a mighty power.

DramaRomance

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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In theaters: November 13, 1996

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Cast

Emily Watson
Bess McNeill
Stellan Skarsgård
Jan Nyman
Katrin Cartlidge
Dodo McNeill
Jean-Marc Barr
Terry
Adrian Rawlins
Dr. Richardson
Jonathan Hackett

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Sandra Voe

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Mother

Udo Kier

Udo Kier

Sadistic Sailor

Mikkel Gaup

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Roef Ragas

Roef Ragas

Pim

Robert Robertson

Robert Robertson

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Phil McCall

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