Movie

Breaking the Waves

“Love is a mighty power.”

★ 7.5(1,126)19962h 39m

Breaking the Waves is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Italy, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

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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 Italy — 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 Italy?+

In Italy, you can stream Breaking the Waves on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.

Is Breaking the Waves on Netflix?+

Breaking the Waves is not on Netflix in Italy right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

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.