Movie · 1996 Available digitally

Ondas do Destino

Breaking the Waves · Lars von Trier

2h 33min Release: 07/05/1996 Drama Romance

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Ondas do Destino is a drama e romance movie released in 1996, directed by Lars von Trier, starring Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård e Katrin Cartlidge. It runs 2h 33min. In Brazil, it is available to stream on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.

Official synopsis

Nos arredores da Escócia, Bess, uma jovem religiosa, se apaixona e se casa com um belo funcionário de uma plataforma petrolífera. Um infeliz acidente de trabalho o aleija para o resto da vida, o que destrói completamente o mundo de Bess, principalmente quando a incentiva a procurar outros amantes.

Where to watch Ondas do Destino

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Availability in Brazil · updated 29/09/2026

Cast of Ondas do Destino

12 actors

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

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Mikkel Gaup as Pits

Roef Ragas as Pim Robert Robertson as Chairman Phil McCall as Grandfather

Director: Lars von Trier
Cinematography: Robby Müller
Editing: Anders Refn
Music: Joachim Holbek
Production: Peter Aalbæk Jensen, Vibeke Windeløv
Screenplay: Lars von Trier

Where you've seen the cast of Ondas do Destino

Emily Watson as Bess McNeill is also in Kingsman: O Círculo Dourado (2017), A Teoria de Tudo (2014) and A Noiva Cadáver (2005)
Stellan Skarsgård as Jan Nyman is also in Os Vingadores: The Avengers (2012), Piratas do Caribe: O Baú da Morte (2006) and Piratas do Caribe: No Fim do Mundo (2007)
Katrin Cartlidge as Dodo McNeill is also in Terra de Ninguém (2001) and Antes da Chuva (1994)
Jean-Marc Barr as Terry is also in Ninfomaniaca: Volume 2 (2013), Dançando no Escuro (2000) and Europa (1991)

Frequently asked questions about Ondas do Destino

Where to watch Ondas do Destino?

In Brazil, Ondas do Destino is available on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.

Is Ondas do Destino on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.

Is Ondas do Destino on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 29/09/2026, Ondas do Destino was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on MUBI e MUBI Amazon Channel.

How long is Ondas do Destino?

Ondas do Destino runs 2h 33min (153 minutes).

What year did Ondas do Destino come out?

Ondas do Destino came out in 1996.

Ondas do Destino details

Status: Released
Original title: Breaking the Waves
Original language: Danish
Countries: Denmark, France, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Iceland, United Kingdom, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, United States of America
Production companies: Zentropa Entertainments, SVT Drama, Nordisk Film & TV Fond