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Breaking In

2018·Movie
1h 28min·PG-13
40
WeakGoodWatch score

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High energy, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8

Heart

Cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Catharsis7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness6

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and family

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality4
  • Rewatchability4

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7
  • Cinematography6

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About

Payback is a mother.

Shaun Russell takes her son and daughter on a weekend getaway to her late father's secluded, high-tech vacation home in the countryside. The family soon gets an unwelcome surprise when four men break into the house to find hidden money. After managing to escape, Shaun must now figure out a way to turn the tables on the desperate thieves and save her captive children.
Home Invasion ThrillerAction-PackedMaternal InstinctHigh StakesSurvival StoryFast-PacedContemporary CrimeSuspensefulResourceful Protagonist

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Breaking In legally?

Breaking In is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Breaking In worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40/100 (IMDb 5.5, Rotten Tomatoes 27%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Breaking In rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Breaking In?

1 h 28 min

Breaking In runs 1 h 28 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Breaking In?

Critics35
Audiences42

Yes. Critics average 35 and audiences 42 out of 100, so both groups see Breaking In much the same way.

Was Breaking In a box office hit?

Budget$6 million
Box office$49 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $6 million to make and earned $49 million worldwide, 8.2 times its budget.

What language is Breaking In in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Breaking In?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Breaking In in 135 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.