Breakdown
“It could happen to you.”
On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff and Amy Taylor, experience car trouble after their SUV breaks down. Stranded in the New Mexico desert, the two catch a break when a passing truck driver offers Amy a ride to a nearby café to call for help. Meanwhile, Jeff is able to fix the car and make his way to the café, but Amy isn't there. He tracks down the trucker ― who tells the police he's never seen Jeff or his wife before. Jeff then begins a desperate, frenzied search for Amy.
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Where is Breakdown streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Super Channel Plus, Super Channel Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | 10 | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| France | Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Breakdown
Breakdown is a 1997 English-language crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Jonathan Mostow. The cast is led by Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.
Breakdown was produced by The De Laurentiis Company, Spelling Films, and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 2, 1997, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $36 million, it went on to gross $50 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jonathan Mostow
- Writers
- Jonathan Mostow, Sam Montgomery
- Release date
- May 2, 1997
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $36 million
- Box office
- $50 million
- Production
- The De Laurentiis Company, Spelling Films, Paramount Pictures
Breakdown cast & crew
Breakdown was directed by Jonathan Mostow and written by Jonathan Mostow and Sam Montgomery.
The cast features Kurt Russell as Jeff Taylor, J.T. Walsh as Warren 'Red' Barr, Kathleen Quinlan as Amy Taylor, M.C. Gainey as Earl, Jack Noseworthy as Billy, and Rex Linn as Sheriff Boyd.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Basil Poledouris, cinematography is by Douglas Milsome, and it was produced by Dino De Laurentiis and Martha De Laurentiis.
Is Breakdown worth watching?
Breakdown holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 1,116 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime, mystery, and thriller, Breakdown is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Breakdown
In United States, you can stream Breakdown on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and YouTube TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Breakdown
Kurt Russell
Jeff Taylor
J.T. Walsh
Warren 'Red' Barr
Kathleen Quinlan
Amy Taylor
M.C. Gainey
Earl
Jack Noseworthy
Billy
Rex Linn
Sheriff Boyd
Ritch Brinkley
Al
Moira Sinise
Arleen Barr
Kim Robillard
Deputy Len Carver
Thomas Kopache
Calhoun
Jack McGee
Bartender
Vincent Berry
Deke Barr
Breakdown — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Breakdown in United States?
Breakdown is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is Breakdown on fuboTV?
Yes — Breakdown is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Breakdown in?
Breakdown is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Breakdown?
Breakdown runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
▸What is Breakdown rated?
Breakdown is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 1,116 ratings.
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