Movie

Breaking the Waves

“Love is a mighty power.”

★ 7.5(1,126)19962h 39m

Breaking the Waves is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video in Denmark. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch Breaking the Waves

🇩🇰 Denmark

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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 1,126 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Breaking the Waves in Denmark — 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

Emily Watson

Bess McNeill

Stellan Skarsgård

Jan Nyman

Katrin Cartlidge

Dodo McNeill

Jean-Marc Barr

Terry

Adrian Rawlins

Dr. Richardson

Jonathan Hackett

Priest

Sandra Voe

Mother

Udo Kier

Sadistic Sailor

Mikkel Gaup

Pits

Roef Ragas

Pim

Robert Robertson

Chairman

Phil McCall

Grandfather

Themes & keywords

underdogdying and deathprostituteparaplegicparent child relationshipfaithscotlandsocietytraditionprayerexcommunicationauthority1970scoerciongod

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Breaking the Waves in Denmark?+

In Denmark, Breaking the Waves is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Blockbuster, SF Anytime and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Breaking the Waves on Netflix?+

Breaking the Waves is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

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.