Breakthrough

2019·Movie
1h 56min·PG
69
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Big heart, strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Deeply moving and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Situational Comedy1
  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Faith and meaning, everyday modern life, and a real life story

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Based On The Impossible True Story

Tragedy strikes when a woman named Joyce's son falls through the ice on a frozen lake and is trapped underwater for over 15 minutes. After being rushed to the hospital, the 14-year-old boy continues to fight for his life as Joyce, her husband and their pastor stay by his bedside and pray for a miracle.
Faith-Based DramaInspirational True StoryFamily ResilienceEmotional JourneyMedical CrisisHopeful & UpliftingCommunity SupportTearjerker

Actors

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Breakthrough

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Where can I stream Breakthrough legally?

Breakthrough is included with a subscription to fuboTV and YouTube TV 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 Breakthrough worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 60%, and Metacritic 80). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Breakthrough rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Breakthrough?

1 h 56 min

Breakthrough runs 1 h 56 min.

Is Breakthrough based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Breakthrough?

Critics70
Audiences69

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 69 out of 100, so both groups see Breakthrough much the same way.

Was Breakthrough a box office hit?

Budget$14 million
Box office$49 million

Yes. It cost about $14 million to make and earned $49 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is Breakthrough in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Breakthrough?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Breakthrough in 77 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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