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.
Breaking the Waves has generally received very positive reviews.
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Breaking the Waves was released in 1996 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 547 reviews, giving Breaking the Waves (1996) an average rating of 81%.
Overall, cinema-goers and film critics broadly agree on the merits of the movie, with critics giving it an average score of 87% and users giving an average score of 86%.
With a score of 81%, Breaking the Waves is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1996, which stands at 58%.
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