The Air I Breathe (2008): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Air I Breathe is a 2008 drama thriller directed by Jieho Lee, starring Andy Garcia, Forest Whitaker and Brendan Fraser. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $2.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 37 on Metacritic.
English What Is The Air I Breathe About?
The premise of The Air I Breathe without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Four strangers find their lives unexpectedly intertwined, revealing how deeply emotions shape their fates. A risk-taking banker jeopardizes everything for a lucrative opportunity, while a celebrated pop star struggles against the pressures of fame. A man with the ability to foresee others’ futures remains blind to his own path, and a caring doctor grapples with difficult choices concerning love and duty, holding the potential to save someone dear.
The Air I Breathe Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- the future
- bound and gagged
- younger version of character
- 360 degree well camera shot
- man punches a woman
- man wears eyeglasses
- woman wears black lingerie
- character repeats someone else's dialogue
- gangster
- bet
- money
- love
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- blood
- horse
- horse racing
- pop star
- doctor
- friend
- bank
- rare blood type
- sorrow
- manager
- happiness
- gang
- pleasure
- crime boss
- businessman
- body thrown onto a car hood
- neo noir
- suicide attempt
- dancing in the rain
- child seeing father killed
- massage
- eurocopter as350 squirrel
- sitting at a desk
- henry ward beecher quotation
- begins with a quotation
- full circle
- breaking through a door
- flash forward
- alley
- brothel
- lingerie
- canned food
- briefcase
- desk
- bank robber
- begins with a quote
- police car
- ear flap hat
The Air I Breathe Cast
Andy Garcia leads the cast, with Forest Whitaker and Brendan Fraser. Directed by Jieho Lee; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jieho Lee
Also Starring in The Air I Breathe
· 1 moreThe Air I Breathe Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Air I Breathe 37 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 37 Metascore
User score 6.8
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TMDB 63% User score
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The Air I Breathe Plot Summary
What happens in The Air I Breathe 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
In the gritty backdrop of Los Angeles, four disparate lives collide, each intricately tied to the dangerous figure known as Fingers (Andy Garcia), a merciless gangster who maintains his reign through fear and brutality. Among those affected is a timid bank employee, portrayed by Forest Whitaker ([forest-whitaker]), whose fascination with butterflies represents the fragility of his life. His world spirals into chaos when he inadvertently overhears plans for a rigged horse race and, in a moment of misguided daring, wagers a staggering $50,000—only to face devastating loss.
Full summary
The whole story of The Air I Breathe, scene by scene
The Air I Breathe Box Office
The Air I Breathe grossed $2.6 million worldwide. $25,775 came from the US and Canada and $2.6 million (99%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$2.6M
- US & Canada
- $25.8K
- International
- $2.6M
The Air I Breathe Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Air I Breathe.
How Well Do You Know The Air I Breathe?
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 animal does the timid bank employee have a fascination with?
The Air I Breathe Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “Ligados Pelo Crime” and “Lélegzet”.
- Also known as
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- Ligados Pelo Crime
- Lélegzet
- Воздух, которым я дышу
- Etats De Choc
- The Air I Breathe - Die Macht des Schicksals
- Kesişen Hayatlar
- Cuatro vidas
- אוויר לנשימה
- États de choc
- To, co dýchám
- 我呼吸的空气
- Zrak ki ga diham
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- Odwrócić przeznaczenie
- 내가 숨쉬는 공기
- Destine la răscruce
- 交錯效應
- Повітря, яким я дихаю
- Quatre vides
- พลิกชะตาฝ่าวิกฤตินรก
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The Air I Breathe FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Air I Breathe, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Air I Breathe?
The Air I Breathe runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was The Air I Breathe released?
The Air I Breathe was released on January 25, 2008.
Who directed The Air I Breathe?
The Air I Breathe was directed by Jieho Lee.
Who is in the cast of The Air I Breathe?
The Air I Breathe stars Andy Garcia, Forest Whitaker and Brendan Fraser, among 5 credited actors.
How much did The Air I Breathe make at the box office?
The Air I Breathe grossed $2.6 million worldwide ($25,775 domestic, $2.6 million international).
How is The Air I Breathe rated?
The Air I Breathe has 37 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does The Air I Breathe have a post-credit scene?
No. The Air I Breathe has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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