Breaking Up (1997): Cast, Box Office & Where to Watch
Breaking Up is a 1997 romantic drama directed by Robert Greenwald, starring Russell Crowe as Steve, Salma Hayek Pinault and Abraham Alvarez. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $11,690 worldwide. Stream it on Plex and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Robert Greenwald
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Regency Enterprises
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Breaking Up About?
The premise of Breaking Up without spoilers.
A detached, financially struggling food photographer believes he has finally found true love with a passionate elementary school teacher. Their early romance sparkles with wine, roses, and intense chemistry, but they soon discover they share little beyond great sex. As the initial excitement fades, they navigate a series of break‑ups and reunions, each attempt to reconcile revealing deeper incompatibilities and the challenge of making the relationship work.
Breaking Up Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- toe sucking
- split screen
- wiping side to side editing effect
- wiping up and down editing effect
- man wears eyeglasses
- new york city
- couple argues
- dysfunctional boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- breaking up with girlfriend
- erection showing through clothes
- neurotic man
- sensuality
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- weight lifter
- woman wears a bra
- implied sex
- implied rear entry sex
- cinematographer
- professional photographer
- overhearing sex
- female teacher
- obsession
- dating other people
- kneeling to propose marriage
- wedding nightmare
- jilted bride
- reference to albert einstein
- santa barbara california
- lovers' reunion
- marriage
- photographs
- regret
- screenplay adapted by author
- female nudity
- breakup
- insecurity
- man and woman shower together
- man in a bathtub
- couple
- close up of a woman's mouth
- foot fetish
- apartment
- leotard
- gym
- falling in love
- talking to the camera
- sexual desire
- sexual attraction
- love
- discussion
- breaking the fourth wall
Where to Watch Breaking Up
Stream it on Plex and Tubi TV, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Breaking Up Cast & Characters
Russell Crowe leads the cast as Steve, with Salma Hayek Pinault as Monica and Abraham Alvarez as Minister. Directed by Robert Greenwald; 6 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Greenwald
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Russell Crowe as Steve - Salma Hayek Pinault as Monica
- Abraham Alvarez as Minister
- Mary Ann Schmidt as Dream Scene Fitness Model
Also Starring in Breaking Up
· 2 more- Carlo Corazon Gym Trainer (day dream sequence) (uncredited)
- Marty Granger Steve's date - kissing (uncredited)
Breaking Up Box Office
Breaking Up grossed $11,690 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$11.7K
- US & Canada
- $11.7K
Breaking Up Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Breaking Up.
Cars in Breaking Up
12 cars on screen, including the Checker Taxicab and the 1987 Chevrolet Caprice.
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Checker Taxicab Minor role -
1987 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1993 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role -
1990 Volkswagen Jetta A2 Typ 19E Minor role
Breaking Up Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Breaking Up - Lasciarsi” and “עד שהחתונה תפריד בינינו”.
- Also known as
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- Breaking Up - Lasciarsi
- עד שהחתונה תפריד בינינו
- Szakíts, ha bírsz
- Rozchod
- Un amor inconcluso (Cuando el amor se va)
- Szaleństwa miłości
- Amor Em Chamas
- На грани разрыва
- 激情恋人
- 브레이킹 업
- На межі розриву
- Време за раздяла
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- Rozchody
- Un amor inconcluso
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Movies Like Breaking Up
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Art of Breaking Up, Break Up and The Break-up Artist.
Breaking Up FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office and post-credit scenes of Breaking Up, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Breaking Up?
Breaking Up runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Breaking Up released?
Breaking Up was released on June 6, 1997.
Who directed Breaking Up?
Breaking Up was directed by Robert Greenwald.
More films by Robert Greenwald Who is in the cast of Breaking Up?
Breaking Up stars Russell Crowe as Steve, Salma Hayek Pinault as Monica and Abraham Alvarez as Minister, among 6 credited actors.
Where can I watch Breaking Up?
In the US, Breaking Up is streaming on Plex, Tubi TV and YouTube Free and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Breaking Up make at the box office?
Breaking Up grossed $11,690 worldwide.
Does Breaking Up have a post-credit scene?
No. Breaking Up has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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