Not Easily Broken (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Not Easily Broken is a 2009 romantic drama starring Taraji P. Henson and Morris Chestnut. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $10.7 million worldwide on a $5 million budget. Critics gave it 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Screen Gems
- Budget
- $5M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Not Easily Broken About?
The premise of Not Easily Broken without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Dave Johnson had dreams of a baseball career, but now he leads a construction business alongside his wife, Clarice, who pursues a career in real estate. As they balance marriage and raising a family, they face unexpected hardships that challenge their relationship. The film explores whether their love and commitment can endure these difficulties and remain strong despite life’s unpredictable turns.
Not Easily Broken Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- handyman
- female realtor
- car accident
- physical therapist
- physical therapy
- little league coach
- wheelchair
- swimming pool
- mother in law
- church
- credit card declined
- voice over narration
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- domineering mother in law
- single mother
- marital problem
- pastoral counseling
- swim meet
- swimming accident
- broken marriage
- death of a teenage boy
- interfering mother
- husband wife conflict
- husband wife separation
- wanting to be a father
- trying to save one's marriage
- car
- african american protagonist
- based on novel
- title spoken by character
Not Easily Broken Cast
Taraji P. Henson leads the cast, with Morris Chestnut.
Not Easily Broken Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Not Easily Broken 31% on Rotten Tomatoes and 43 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.1/10.
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IMDb 6.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 31% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 67%
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Metacritic 43 Metascore
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TMDB 62% User score
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Not Easily Broken Plot Summary
What happens in Not Easily Broken from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As the Johnsons’ relationship hangs by a thread, a sequence of events unfolds gradually, much like the delicate petals of a flower, uncovering the hidden truths that have been simmering beneath the surface. For Clarice, a pivotal car accident triggers a significant turning point; her mother, Mary, swoops in to help navigate the crisis. It becomes clear to everyone involved: the visible injuries are merely a manifestation of a far more profound issue.
Clarice’s physical therapist, Julie, unexpectedly emerges as a beacon of change. Her gentle touch and empathetic listening ignite Dave’s long-suppressed desires for warmth and connection. As Dave forges an unlikely friendship with Julie and her young son, Bryson, he starts yearning for the love and support that comes from being part of a nurturing family.
Full summary
The whole story of Not Easily Broken, scene by scene
Not Easily Broken Box Office & Budget
Not Easily Broken grossed $10.7 million worldwide on a $5 million budget, 2.1 times what it cost. $10.6 million came from the US and Canada and $154,167 (1%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$10.7M
2.1× its budget
- US & Canada
- $10.6M
- International
- $154.2K
- Budget
- $5M
Not Easily Broken Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Not Easily Broken.
How Well Do You Know Not Easily Broken?
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 event triggers the crisis in Dave and Clarice's marriage?
Cars in Not Easily Broken
11 cars on screen, including the BMW 6 E64 and the 2004 Cadillac Escalade.
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1980 Chevrolet K-Series Minor role
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Not Easily Broken FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Not Easily Broken, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Not Easily Broken?
Not Easily Broken runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was Not Easily Broken released?
Not Easily Broken was released on January 9, 2009.
Who is in the cast of Not Easily Broken?
Not Easily Broken stars Taraji P. Henson and Morris Chestnut.
How much did Not Easily Broken make at the box office?
Not Easily Broken grossed $10.7 million worldwide ($10.6 million domestic, $154,167 international) on a budget of $5 million.
How is Not Easily Broken rated?
Not Easily Broken has 6.1/10 on IMDb, 31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
Does Not Easily Broken have a post-credit scene?
No. Not Easily Broken has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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