Breaking the Waves
“Love is a mighty power.”
Breaking the Waves is streaming on MUBI in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Where to watch Breaking the Waves
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Release date
- 1996-07-05
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $23,000,000
- Budget
- $7,500,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Denmark
- Studio
- Zentropa Entertainments
Breaking the Waves — trailer
About Breaking the Waves
Breaking the Waves is a 1996 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Lars von Trier, starring Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård and Katrin Cartlidge. It has a runtime of 2 hours 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 1,125 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Breaking the Waves in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Breaking the Waves in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Breaking the Waves on MUBI. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
Is Breaking the Waves on Netflix?+
Breaking the Waves is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on MUBI.
How long is Breaking the Waves?+
Breaking the Waves has a runtime of 2 hours 39 minutes (159 minutes).
Who stars in Breaking the Waves?+
Breaking the Waves stars Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr and Adrian Rawlins.
When did Breaking the Waves come out?+
Breaking the Waves is a 1996 movie directed by Lars von Trier.
What genre is Breaking the Waves?+
Breaking the Waves is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Breaking the Waves?+
Breaking the Waves was directed by Lars von Trier.
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