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Breakwater

2023·Movie
1h 37min·R

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Breakwater fingerprint

High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Pathos5
  • Romance4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The deepest secrets are the last to rise.

A young ex-con risks his newfound freedom to track down the estranged daughter of a fellow inmate, and unknowingly brings a devil from her past straight to her doorstep.
Crime ThrillerPsychological DramaEx-ConEstranged DaughterRedemption QuestSmall TownSecrets and LiesMoral Ambiguity

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Breakwater

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Breakwater legally?

Breakwater is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, YouTube Free, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Breakwater worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 44%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Breakwater rated?

RViolenceStrong language

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Breakwater?

1 h 37 min

Breakwater runs 1 h 37 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Breakwater?

Critics44
Audiences48

Yes. Critics average 44 and audiences 48 out of 100, so both groups see Breakwater much the same way.

What language is Breakwater in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Breakwater?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Breakwater in 40 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.