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: 7.492

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:

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

  • Cecilia Friedman
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Justice Webb
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5

  • Issac Morse
    A gripping story with strong performances. The ending was a bit predictable, but overall a great watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Emery McClure
    An absolute masterpiece! The plot twists kept me on the edge of my seat, and the performances were top-notch.
    Rating: 5