Where to Watch Breaking the Waves: Cast and Movie Facts
A TMDB-backed guide to Breaking the Waves, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

Looking for where to watch Breaking the Waves (1996)? Here's an evergreen, sourced guide to streaming options, the cast and the core facts of this movie. Love is a mighty power.
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Emily Watson as Bess McNeill; Stellan Skarsgård as Jan Nyman; Katrin Cartlidge as Dodo McNeill; Jean-Marc Barr as Terry; Adrian Rawlins as Dr. Richardson; Jonathan Hackett as Priest; Sandra Voe as Mother; Udo Kier as Sadistic Sailor
About Breaking the Waves
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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Breaking the Waves?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Breaking the Waves?
Emily Watson as Bess McNeill; Stellan Skarsgård as Jan Nyman; Katrin Cartlidge as Dodo McNeill; Jean-Marc Barr as Terry; Adrian Rawlins as Dr. Richardson; Jonathan Hackett as Priest; Sandra Voe as Mother; Udo Kier as Sadistic Sailor
Is this Breaking the Waves guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



