Breaking the Waves

LOVE IS A MIGHTY POWER.

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.

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

Genres: Drama , Romance

Release date: 1996-07-05

Rating: 7.5

Runtime: 159minutes

Budget: 7M

Revenue: 23M

Production Companies: Zentropa Entertainments , Liberator Productions , Trust Film Svenska , Argus Film Produktie , Northern Lights , SVT Drama , Nordisk Film & TV Fond , La Sept Cinéma , VPRO , Media Investment Club

Reviews:

  • Athena Newton
    Absolutely hilarious! The humor was spot on, and the comedic timing was perfect.
    Rating: 4.5

  • Noa Ford
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Cohen Richard
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Athena Bradley
    The plot was full of holes, and the acting felt forced. I had higher expectations.
    Rating: 2

  • Estella Ayers
    Great concept, poorly executed. There were too many plot holes, and the ending felt rushed.
    Rating: 2.5