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Breakdown

2016Movie1 h 39 min

27
BadGoodWatch score
27
BadGoodWatch score

Summary

A professional contract killer, haunted by visions of his violent past, spirals out of control. His work compromised as he reaches breaking point, he is forced to defend his family from his ruthless employers.

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Directed by
Jonnie Malachi
Written by
Jonnie Malachi
Produced by
Luke Fairbrass

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January 15, 2016 · 1 h 39 min · Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery

Released
January 15, 2016
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
19 countries

Tropes

Conveniently Placed Sharp Thing, Guile Hero, Façade Drop +9

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Is Breakdown worth watching?

27
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 27 (IMDb 5.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 10%). Audiences rate it higher (42 out of 100) than critics (10).

What tropes does Breakdown use?

Conveniently Placed Sharp ThingGuile HeroFaçade DropGreasy SpoonWhat Happened to the Mouse?GaslightingPlot-Driven BreakdownChain PainPistol-WhippingBowdleriseLittle Useless GunDouble-Meaning Titleand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Conveniently Placed Sharp Thing, Guile Hero, and Façade Drop.