The Breaking Point
“A guy who had nothing to sell but guts!”
A fisherman with money problems hires out his boat to transport criminals.
Where to watch The Breaking Point in United States
Can I watch The Breaking Point in United States? The Breaking Point isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Where is The Breaking Point 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 | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About The Breaking Point
The Breaking Point is a 1950 English-language crime and drama film directed by Michael Curtiz. The cast is led by John Garfield, Patricia Neal, Phyllis Thaxter. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Breaking Point was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 6, 1950, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Writers
- Ranald MacDougall
- Release date
- October 6, 1950
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
The Breaking Point cast & crew
The Breaking Point was directed by Michael Curtiz and written by Ranald MacDougall.
The cast features John Garfield as Harry Morgan, Patricia Neal as Leona Charles, Phyllis Thaxter as Lucy Morgan, Juano Hernández as Wesley Park, Wallace Ford as F.R. Duncan, and Edmon Ryan as Rogers.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Max Steiner, cinematography is by Ted D. McCord, and it was produced by Jerry Wald.
Is The Breaking Point worth watching?
The Breaking Point holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 92 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed crime films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and drama, The Breaking Point is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Breaking Point
The Breaking Point isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The Breaking Point
John Garfield
Harry Morgan
Patricia Neal
Leona Charles
Phyllis Thaxter
Lucy Morgan
Juano Hernández
Wesley Park
Wallace Ford
F.R. Duncan
Edmon Ryan
Rogers
Ralph Dumke
Hannagan
Guy Thomajan
Danny
William Campbell
Concho
Sherry Jackson
Amelia Morgan
Donna Jo Boyce
Connie Morgan
Victor Sen Yung
Mr. Sing
The Breaking Point — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Breaking Point in United States?
The Breaking Point 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 The Breaking Point in?
The Breaking Point is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Breaking Point?
The Breaking Point runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is The Breaking Point rated?
The Breaking Point is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 92 ratings.
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