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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.
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- Where can I watch Breaking the Waves online?
- You can stream Breaking the Waves on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did Breaking the Waves come out?
- Breaking the Waves was released in 1996.
- What genre is Breaking the Waves?
- Breaking the Waves is a drama and romance film.
- How long is Breaking the Waves?
- Breaking the Waves runs about 2h 39m (159 minutes).
- Who stars in Breaking the Waves?
- Breaking the Waves stars Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, and Jean-Marc Barr.
- How is Breaking the Waves rated?
- Breaking the Waves currently scores 7.5 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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