Breaking the Waves

Released Year: 1996

Certificate: R

Runtime: 159 minutes

Genre: Drama

IMDB Rating:

Meta Score: 76

Director: Lars von Trier

Stars: Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr

No of Votes: 62428

Gross: 4040691

Overview: Oilman Jan is paralyzed in an accident. His wife, who prayed for his return, feels guilty; even more, when Jan urges her to have sex with another.

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