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Breaking

2022Movie1 h 43 minPG-13

CrimeDrama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic665.4Rotten Tomatoes81%76%

A nerve-racking, moving crime movie about everyday modern life and crime.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Based on the true story of one man's demand to be heard.

Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.

Feels like

  • Hostage Situation
  • Marine Veteran
  • Psychological Drama
  • Social Commentary
  • Real-Time Tension
  • Financial Desperation
  • Bleak
  • Crime Thriller

Cast

24 of 32

Crew

Directed by
Abi Damaris Corbin
Written by
Kwame Kwei-Armah, Abi Damaris Corbin
Produced by
Joshuah Bearman, Ashley Levinson, Kevin Turen
Music by
Michael Abels

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Facts

August 25, 2022 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13

Released
August 25, 2022
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Suicide Themes
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom, United States
Box office
$3 million
Available in
99 countries

Q&A

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

Questions about Breaking

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Breaking?

HuluKanopyHoopla

In the United States, Breaking streams on Hulu, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 44 other countries.

Is Breaking worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 81%, and Metacritic 66). Critics rate it higher (74 out of 100) than audiences (64).

Is Breaking okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageSuicide themes

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Will I feel good after watching Breaking?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.