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Breaking Glass

1980Movie1 h 44 minPG

DramaMusic
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–88%
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–88%

Summary

Breaking Glass is the story of punk singer Kate and her meteoric rise to stardom. Starting out in the rock pubs of London, Kate, assisted by her manager Danny, becomes a huge star overnight. Once at the top the pressure is immense as Kate's band are squeezed out and she is left to cope alone in the spotlight.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, laughs or scares.

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Brian Gibson
Written by
Brian Gibson
Produced by
Davina Belling

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Facts

October 1, 1980 · 1 h 44 min · PG

Released
October 1, 1980
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Music, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Breaking Glass?"

Questions about Breaking Glass

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Breaking Glass?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Breaking Glass from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Breaking Glass worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.8).

Is Breaking Glass okay for kids?

PGStrong languageDrug useDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, drug use, and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Breaking Glass plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.