Breakdown (1997): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Breakdown is a 1997 thriller directed by Jonathan Mostow, starring Kurt Russell, Kathleen Quinlan and J.T. Walsh. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $50.2 million worldwide on a $36 million budget. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10. Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Jonathan Mostow
- Genre
- Thriller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- Budget
- $36M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Breakdown About?
The premise of Breakdown without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
While driving along a lonely highway, Jeff Taylor experiences a sudden, unexpected turn of events when his wife Amy disappears. With the police unable to find any leads and the surrounding community offering little help, Jeff begins a dangerous search for answers. He must face his deepest anxieties as he desperately tries to find Amy and determine what has become of her.
Breakdown Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- car truck chase
- car accident
- one day timespan
- road trip
- kidnapping
- suspense
- car chase
- violence
- car breakdown
- woman in jeopardy
- abduction
- chase
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- paranoia
- husband wife reunion
- gas station
- desert
- highway
- truck driver
- truck
- ransom
- crushed to death
- tension
- captive
- fight to the death
- car crash
- hostage
- person in a car trunk
- showdown
- shootout
- manipulation
- psychopath
- exploding car
- confrontation
- revenge
- on the road
- husband wife relationship
- anger
- gang
- falling from height
- extortion
- river
- murder
- conspiracy
- neo noir
- police officer
- sheriff
- small town
- home invasion
- rampage
- jackknifed truck
Where to Watch Breakdown
Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Breakdown Cast
Kurt Russell leads the cast, with Kathleen Quinlan and J.T. Walsh. Directed by Jonathan Mostow.
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Director Jonathan Mostow
Breakdown Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Breakdown 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.0/10.
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IMDb 7.0 /10
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.6
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TMDB 69% User score
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Breakdown Plot Summary
What happens in Breakdown 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
Married couple Jeff and Amy Taylor (Kurt Russell and Kathleen Quinlan) embark on a journey from Boston to California for a much-anticipated vacation. Their adventure takes a troubling turn when, while navigating through the desolate stretches of rural New Mexico, they nearly collide with another truck on the road. Moments later, Jeff finds himself confronted at a gas station by the truck’s aggressive driver, a hostile cowboy named Earl (M.C. Gainey), who unjustly berates him for what was essentially a careless driving mistake on his part. Rather than escalate the situation, Jeff chooses to wait for Amy and they leave the confrontation behind.
Full summary
The whole story of Breakdown, scene by scene
Breakdown Box Office & Budget
Breakdown grossed $50.2 million worldwide on a $36 million budget, 1.4 times what it cost.
Worldwide gross
$50.2M
1.4× its budget
- US & Canada
- $50.2M
- Budget
- $36M
Breakdown Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Breakdown (1997) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
How Well Do You Know Breakdown?
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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Who plays the character Jeff Taylor?
Cars in Breakdown
37 cars on screen, including the 1987 Ford F-150 and the 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
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1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille Important role
Breakdown Also Known As
27 alternative titles, including “Breakdown - Implacável Perseguição” and “Sin rastro”.
- Also known as
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- Breakdown - Implacável Perseguição
- Sin rastro
- Breakdown - Point de rupture
- Moiraia vlavi
- A félelem országútján
- Breakdown - La trappola
- Incydent
- Avaria no Asfalto
- Slom
- Tuzak
- Point de rupture
- Авария
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- ブレーキ・ダウン
- Breakdown : Point de rupture
- 悍将奇兵
- עצירת פתע
- Panne fatale
- Breakdown: Implacável Perseguição
- Аварія
- Инцидентът
- 브레이크다운
- Únos
- Слом
- Tai Họa Bất Ngờ
- Avarija
- ฅนเบรกแตก
- 1997悍將奇兵
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Breakdown FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Breakdown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Breakdown?
Breakdown runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Breakdown released?
Breakdown was released on May 2, 1997.
Who directed Breakdown?
Breakdown was directed by Jonathan Mostow.
More films by Jonathan Mostow Who is in the cast of Breakdown?
Breakdown stars Kurt Russell, Kathleen Quinlan and J.T. Walsh.
Where can I watch Breakdown?
In the US, Breakdown is streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus and MGM+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Breakdown make at the box office?
Breakdown grossed $50.2 million worldwide on a budget of $36 million.
How is Breakdown rated?
Breakdown has 7.0/10 on IMDb, 74 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Does Breakdown have a post-credit scene?
No. Breakdown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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