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Breaking the Waves (1996): movie guide
Breaking the Waves (1996) is a Drama, Romance running about 159 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.5/10 from 1,160 votes. Notable cast includes Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1996-07-05
- Runtime: 159 min
- TMDB: 7.5/10
- Genres: Drama, Romance
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1996-07-05
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What is Breaking the Waves about?
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 highlights
Breaking the Waves features Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr, Adrian Rawlins, Jonathan Hackett. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1996-07-05. Runtime: 159 minutes. TMDB score: 7.5/10 (1,160 votes). Genres: Drama, Romance. Original language: da. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Breaking the Waves?
- Breaking the Waves is listed as Drama, Romance on TMDB.
- How long is Breaking the Waves?
- Breaking the Waves runs about 159 minutes.
- Who stars in Breaking the Waves?
- Cast highlights include Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr, Adrian Rawlins, Jonathan Hackett.
- Does Cinema Box stream Breaking the Waves?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Breaking the Waves?
- Open the Breaking the Waves page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
