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Breaking2 (2017): Cast & Box Office

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Breaking2 is a 2017 documentary directed by Martin Desmond Roe, starring Eliud Kipchoge, Lelisa Desisa and Zersenay Tadese. It runs 55 minutes and earned $51.4 million worldwide on a $6 million budget.

worldwide gross
$51.4M
budget
$6M
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Breaking2 (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
55 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
Budget
$6M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Breaking2 About?

The premise of Breaking2 without spoilers.

Following months of rigorous, scientifically driven training, three of the world’s top distance runners attempt to achieve the seemingly impossible: breaking the two-hour marathon barrier. The film documents their journey, from advanced testing in wind tunnels and running labs in the United States, to balancing intense training with their daily routines in eastern Africa, culminating in a final, high-stakes race in Italy.

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Cast & crew

Breaking2 Cast

Eliud Kipchoge leads the cast, with Lelisa Desisa and Zersenay Tadese. Directed by Martin Desmond Roe.

From the director

More from Martin Desmond Roe

More films directed by Martin Desmond Roe, best-rated first: BS High and Two Distant Strangers.

Full filmography
Box office

Breaking2 Box Office & Budget

Breaking2 grossed $51.4 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, 8.6 times what it cost. $46.8 million came from the US and Canada and $4.6 million (9%) from the rest of the world.

2017 box office

Worldwide gross

$51.4M

8.6× its budget

US & Canada
$46.8M
International
$4.6M
Budget
$6M
US & Canada 91% Rest of the world 9%
Details

Breaking2 Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Breaking 2” and “Nike's Breaking 2”.

Also known as
  • Breaking 2
  • Nike's Breaking 2
  • Breaking2: Marathon in 2 Stunden
  • 马拉松之突破2小时
  • Breaking2 - Missione impossibile
  • Dépassement2

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FAQ

Breaking2 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Breaking2, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Breaking2?

Breaking2 runs 55 minutes.

When was Breaking2 released?

Breaking2 was released on September 20, 2017.

Who directed Breaking2?

Breaking2 was directed by Martin Desmond Roe.

More films by Martin Desmond Roe

Who is in the cast of Breaking2?

Breaking2 stars Eliud Kipchoge, Lelisa Desisa and Zersenay Tadese.

How much did Breaking2 make at the box office?

Breaking2 grossed $51.4 million worldwide ($46.8 million domestic, $4.6 million international) on a budget of $6 million.

Does Breaking2 have a post-credit scene?

No. Breaking2 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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