What is Breaking the Waves?
Breaking the Waves is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1996
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 159 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 5, 1996
- Studios
- Zentropa Entertainments, SVT Drama, Nordisk Film & TV Fond
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Updated
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Overview
Breaking the Waves is a film first released in 1996. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“A devoted wife confronts guilt and sacrifice after her husband’s paralysis in a strict Scottish village.”
- Explores love as a powerful force
- Set in a stark Scottish village
- Earned a 78% rating on Kinobox
- Heavy emotional content may be challenging
- Runtime of 2h 39m is lengthy
Watch it if you appreciate intense, character-driven dramas about love and sacrifice.
The film’s somber, mature themes make it suited for adult audiences.
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When was Breaking the Waves released?
It was released in the United States on November 13, 1996.
What is the film’s runtime?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 39 minutes.
What genres does the film belong to?
It is classified as drama and romance.
Where is the story set?
The story takes place in a small, conservative Scottish village.
How was the film received by audiences?
It received a 78% rating on the Kinobox platform.