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Breakdown

1997 · 93 min · Director: Jonathan Mostow

Breakdown (1997) is a crime drama, directed by Jonathan Mostow. It stars Kurt Russell and J.T. Walsh. The 93-minute film holds an audience score of 6.9/10.

What Breakdown Is About

Jonathan Mostow's 1997 film follows a couple whose car breaks down in the desert. The wife gets into a lorry to fetch help. She is never seen again. The film draws its tension from everyone claiming not to have seen her; the narrative pushes an ordinary man into violence step by step. Kurt Russell leads. It is the director's first feature. The running time was kept short. Who it's for: those who like spare, tense thrillers. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a complex plot; the film runs on one line.

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What is Breakdown about?

Jonathan Mostow's 1997 film follows a couple whose car breaks down in the desert. The wife gets into a lorry to fetch help.

Where can I watch Breakdown?

Breakdown is available to watch on digital platforms such as fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Breakdown?

Breakdown runs for 93 minutes (1h 33m).

When did Breakdown come out?

Breakdown was released in 1997.

Who directed Breakdown?

Breakdown was directed by Jonathan Mostow.

Who stars in Breakdown?

Breakdown stars Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey.

What is Breakdown's rating?

Breakdown holds 7.0/10 on IMDb and 6.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 70 out of 100.

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