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Breaking Upwards (2010): Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch

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Breaking Upwards is a 2010 romantic film directed by Daryl Wein. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes and earned $77,389 worldwide on a $15,000 budget. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.3/10. Stream it on Philo.

IMDb rating
3.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
60%
worldwide gross
$77.4K
Metascore
56
Breaking Upwards (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 28m (88 min)
Director
Daryl Wein
Genre
Romance
Original language
English
Budget
$15K
After the credits
Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story

What Is Breaking Upwards About?

The premise of Breaking Upwards without spoilers.

A young couple in New York City, after four years together, finds their relationship at a crossroads and decides to intentionally break up. They embark on an experiment involving non-monogamy, hoping to understand their connection better. However, the arrangement quickly spirals into complications, revealing deeper issues of codependency and forcing them to re-examine the foundations of their love within the bustling city.

Breaking Upwards Themes & Keywords

· 6 tags
  • 2008 u.s. presidential election
  • title based on song
  • boyfriend girlfriend relationship
  • atlanta georgia
  • year 2008
  • african american
Where to watch

Where to Watch Breaking Upwards

Stream it on Philo. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Crew

The Director of Breaking Upwards

Directed by Daryl Wein.

Ratings

Breaking Upwards Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Breaking Upwards 60% on Rotten Tomatoes and 56 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 3.3/10.

Box office

Breaking Upwards Box Office & Budget

Breaking Upwards grossed $77,389 worldwide on a $15,000 budget, 5.2 times what it cost.

2010 box office

Worldwide gross

$77.4K

5.2× its budget

US & Canada
$77.4K
Budget
$15K
Cars

Cars in Breaking Upwards

24 cars on screen, including the 1969 Buick Riviera and the 2000 Chevrolet Impala.

All 24 cars
  • 1969 Buick Riviera in Breaking Upwards 1969 Buick Riviera Important role
  • 2000 Chevrolet Impala in Breaking Upwards 2000 Chevrolet Impala Important role
  • 2005 Chrysler 300 in Breaking Upwards 2005 Chrysler 300 Important role
  • Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W116 in Breaking Upwards Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W116 Important role
Details

Breaking Upwards Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Сломанная вершина” and “分手事件”.

Also known as
  • Сломанная вершина
  • 分手事件
  • 브레이킹 업워즈

Seen Breaking Upwards?

FAQ

Breaking Upwards FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Breaking Upwards, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Breaking Upwards?

Breaking Upwards runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).

When was Breaking Upwards released?

Breaking Upwards was released on April 2, 2010.

Who directed Breaking Upwards?

Breaking Upwards was directed by Daryl Wein.

More films by Daryl Wein

Where can I watch Breaking Upwards?

In the US, Breaking Upwards is streaming on Philo (availability from JustWatch).

How much did Breaking Upwards make at the box office?

Breaking Upwards grossed $77,389 worldwide on a budget of $15,000.

How is Breaking Upwards rated?

Breaking Upwards has 3.3/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 56 on Metacritic and 54% on TMDB.

Does Breaking Upwards have a post-credit scene?

Yes. Breaking Upwards has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.

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