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Breathe

2017Movie1 h 58 minPG-13

DramaRomance
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic516.4Rotten Tomatoes67%73%

A deeply moving, cathartic drama movie about a real life story and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

With her love, he lived

Based on the true story of Robin, a handsome, brilliant and adventurous man whose life takes a dramatic turn when polio leaves him paralyzed.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Triumph Over Adversity
  • Inspirational
  • Romance
  • Disability Representation
  • Period Setting
  • Emotional Journey
  • British Cinema

Cast

24 of 43

Crew

Directed by
Andy Serkis
Written by
William Nicholson
Produced by
Jonathan Cavendish
Music by
Nitin Sawhney

Everyone

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Facts

October 13, 2017 · 1 h 58 min · PG-13

Released
October 13, 2017
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
Switzerland, United Kingdom
Box office
$5 million
Available in
55 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Breathe?"

Questions about Breathe

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Breathe?

KanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreePlexTubi TV

In the United States, Breathe is free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Breathe worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 7.2, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 67%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (70 out of 100) than critics (59).

Is Breathe okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Breathe good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Breathe plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.