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Breakable You (2017): Cast & Plot

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Breakable You is a 2017 comedy drama directed by Andrew Wagner, starring Alfred Molina as Paul Weller, Holly Hunter and Tony Shalhoub. It runs 2 hours.

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Breakable You (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Andrew Wagner
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Breakable You About?

The premise of Breakable You without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A divorced playwright and his therapist ex deal with new relationships and their daughter.

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Cast & crew

Breakable You Cast & Characters

Alfred Molina leads the cast as Paul Weller, with Holly Hunter as Eleanor Weller and Tony Shalhoub as Adam Weller. Directed by Andrew Wagner; 12 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Andrew Wagner

More films directed by Andrew Wagner, best-rated first: Starting Out in the Evening and The Talent Given Us.

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Plot

Breakable You Plot Summary

What happens in Breakable You from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Eleanor and Adam Weller find themselves in a NYC café, where they are set to finalize their divorce. The atmosphere is tense as Adam’s overly friendly demeanor starts to irritate Eleanor. Their conversation takes a heated turn when Adam states he cannot attend their daughter Maud’s graduation because of the opening night performance of his old play in London. This statement triggers a flood of anger within Eleanor, as it reminds her of the times Adam’s European shows were often a facade for his infidelities. As the tension rises, they nearly create a public scene due to their emotions.

Full summary

The whole story of Breakable You, scene by scene

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Videos

Breakable You Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Breakable You.

Breakable You Trailer #1 (2018) | Movieclips Indie
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Breakable You?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the relationship between Eleanor and Adam Weller at the beginning of the story?

Details

Breakable You Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Сломанная Жизнь” and “브레이커블 유”.

Also known as
  • Сломанная Жизнь
  • 브레이커블 유
  • משפחה שבירה
  • A pedazos
  • A Sua Parte Frágil
  • Frágil
  • Lūstošais tu
  • Kırılgan
  • 易碎的你
  • รักเราเรื่องรักร้าว

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FAQ

Breakable You FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Breakable You, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Breakable You?

Breakable You runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was Breakable You released?

Breakable You was released on January 7, 2017.

Who directed Breakable You?

Breakable You was directed by Andrew Wagner.

More films by Andrew Wagner

Who is in the cast of Breakable You?

Breakable You stars Alfred Molina as Paul Weller, Holly Hunter as Eleanor Weller and Tony Shalhoub as Adam Weller, among 12 credited actors.

Does Breakable You have a post-credit scene?

No. Breakable You has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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