

Brokedown Palace
“Their graduation present was a trip to paradise, but they never thought they would land in hell.”
Best friends Alice and Darlene take a trip to Thailand after graduating high school. In Thailand, they meet a captivating Australian man, who calls himself Nick Parks. Darlene is particularly smitten with Nick and convinces Alice to take Nick up on his offer to treat the two of them to what amounts to a day trip to Hong Kong. In the airport, the girls are seized by the police and shocked to discover that one of their bags contains heroin.
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Where is Brokedown Palace streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Disney Plus | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Disney Plus, Stan | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, MagentaTV |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Brokedown Palace
Brokedown Palace is a 1999 English-language drama, thriller and mystery film directed by Jonathan Kaplan. The cast is led by Claire Danes, Kate Beckinsale, Bill Pullman. It has a runtime of 1h 40m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Brokedown Palace was produced by Two Girls Productions, Fox 2000 Pictures, and Adam Fields Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 13, 1999, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jonathan Kaplan
- Writers
- David Arata
- Release date
- August 13, 1999
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Two Girls Productions, Fox 2000 Pictures, Adam Fields Productions
Brokedown Palace cast & crew
Brokedown Palace was directed by Jonathan Kaplan and written by David Arata.
The cast features Claire Danes as Alice Marano, Kate Beckinsale as Darlene Davis, Bill Pullman as Hank Greene, Jacqueline Kim as Yon Greene, Lou Diamond Phillips as Roy Knox, and Daniel Lapaine as Nick Parks.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Newman, cinematography is by Newton Thomas Sigel, and it was produced by A. Kitman Ho and Adam Fields.
Is Brokedown Palace worth watching?
Brokedown Palace holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 408 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 40m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and mystery, Brokedown Palace is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Brokedown Palace

Claire Danes
Alice Marano

Kate Beckinsale
Darlene Davis

Bill Pullman
Hank Greene

Jacqueline Kim
Yon Greene

Lou Diamond Phillips
Roy Knox

Daniel Lapaine
Nick Parks

Tom Amandes
Doug Davis

Aimee Graham
Beth Ann Gardener

John Doe
Bill Marano

Lim Kay Tong
Chief Detective Jagkrit

Beulah Quo
Guard Velie

Maya Goodwin
Mary
Brokedown Palace — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Brokedown Palace in United States?
Brokedown Palace is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Brokedown Palace in?
Brokedown Palace is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Thai. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Brokedown Palace?
Brokedown Palace runs 1 hours 40 minutes (100 minutes).
▸What is Brokedown Palace rated?
Brokedown Palace is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 408 ratings.











