Breaking the Waves 1996
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SplatIn 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.
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Full Cast & Crew
as Bess McNeill
as Jan Nyman
as Dodo McNeill
as Terry
as Dr. Richardson
as Priest
as Mother
as Sadistic Sailor
as Pits
as Pim
Director:
Writer:
David Pirie, Tómas Gislason, Kirsten Bonnén Rask, Lars von Trier, Peter Asmussen
Stars:
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 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
159 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Breaking the Waves
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Cast
as Bess McNeill
as Jan Nyman
as Dodo McNeill
as Terry
as Dr. Richardson
as Priest
as Mother
as Sadistic Sailor
as Pits
as Pim
as Chairman
as Grandfather
as An Elder
as Sybilla
as Coroner
as Glasgow Doctor
as Man on Bus
as Man at Lighthouse
as Man on Boat
as Young Sailor
as Radio Operator
as Police Officer 1
as Police Officer 2
as Praying Man 1
as Praying Man 2
as Praying Man 3
as Nurse
as Boy 1
as Boy 2
as Precentor
as Ugly Man (voice)
as Boy in Film (voice)
as Paramedic (uncredited)
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