Breaking the Waves

Name: Breaking the Waves
Genre: Drama
Released: 1996-01-01
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr, Adrian Rawlins

1996| 2h 32m| IMDb 7.7

Breaking the Waves (1996) is currently streaming in the UK on Curzon. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Drama

In a remote Scottish village, a devoted couple’s marriage is interrupted by a tragic accident. Physical intimacy is replaced with verbal frankness, as the wide-eyed Bess devotes her body to the erotic impulses of her husband. It’s a journey of sexual martyrdom and religious ecstasy, portrayed with unwavering commitment by Emily Watson in her remarkable film debut.

Director: Lars von Trier