Where to watch Breaking the Waves in France
Breaking the Waves is available to rent or buy on Canal VOD, Orange VOD, LaCinetek, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique in France. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 4 June 2026.
About Breaking the Waves
Breaking the Waves is a 1996 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Lars von Trier, starring Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård and Katrin Cartlidge. It has a runtime of 2 hours 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 1,125 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Breaking the Waves in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Breaking the Waves trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Emily Watson
Bess McNeill
Stellan Skarsgård
Jan Nyman
Katrin Cartlidge
Dodo McNeill
Jean-Marc Barr
Terry
Adrian Rawlins
Dr. Richardson
Jonathan Hackett
Priest
Sandra Voe
Mother
Udo Kier
Sadistic Sailor
Mikkel Gaup
Pits
Roef Ragas
Pim
Robert Robertson
Chairman
Phil McCall
Grandfather
Desmond Reilly
An Elder
Sarah Gudgeon
Sybilla
Finlay Welsh
Coroner
David Gallacher
Glasgow Doctor
Ray Jeffries
Man on Bus
Owen Kavanagh
Man at Lighthouse
Bob Docherty
Man on Boat
David Bateson
Young Sailor
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Breaking the Waves in France?+
In France, Breaking the Waves is available to rent or buy on Canal VOD, Orange VOD, LaCinetek, Sooner, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max and ARTE Boutique. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Breaking the Waves on Netflix?+
Breaking the Waves is not on Netflix in France right now.
How long is Breaking the Waves?+
Breaking the Waves has a runtime of 2 hours 39 minutes (159 minutes).
Who stars in Breaking the Waves?+
Breaking the Waves stars Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård, Katrin Cartlidge, Jean-Marc Barr and Adrian Rawlins.
When did Breaking the Waves come out?+
Breaking the Waves is a 1996 movie directed by Lars von Trier.
What genre is Breaking the Waves?+
Breaking the Waves is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Breaking the Waves?+
Breaking the Waves was directed by Lars von Trier.
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