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At the Breaking Point

1957·Movie
50
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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After his father's death, teenager Viktor Tsaplin was sent by his stepmother, who suspected the boy of stealing watches, to an Odessa orphanage. The guys met the new guy unfriendly, and when the teacher's antique watch was missing, Victor was considered the culprit. After enrolling in a nautical school and once going to sea with tipsy fishermen, Victor crashes a boat. He is being expelled from the college. Deciding to start a new life and in a new place, Victor leaves to work as a fireman in Kamchatka.
Soviet Coming-of-Age DramaPost-War NostalgiaMelancholic JourneySocial RealismOrphanhood and BelongingHistorical Odessa SettingEmotional ResilienceClassic Soviet CinemaCharacter StudyBittersweet Tone

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Is At the Breaking Point worth watching?

50
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

Will At the Breaking Point make me laugh?

Serious

No. It plays it straight.

Is At the Breaking Point plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven. It leans on pathos and character depth more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch At the Breaking Point?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes. It's easy to follow.

Is At the Breaking Point good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes. Our viewing guide lists it for date night. Romance plays a supporting part.

Will At the Breaking Point scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

No.

Will I feel good after watching At the Breaking Point?

BleakHopeful

Mixed feelings. It balances dark and hopeful moments.

What language is At the Breaking Point in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.