The Broken Circle Breakdown (2013): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Broken Circle Breakdown is a 2013 romantic drama directed by Felix Van Groeningen, starring Johan Heldenbergh, Veerle Baetens and Nell Cattrysse. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $6 million worldwide. It was nominated for 1 Oscar. Critics gave it 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 51m (111 min)
- Director
- Felix Van Groeningen
- Original language
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Dutch - Studio
- Tribeca Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Broken Circle Breakdown About?
The premise of The Broken Circle Breakdown without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A tragic event deeply impacts a couple whose relationship is rooted in a shared love for American bluegrass music. As they navigate profound grief, their connection is challenged, and they must find a way to heal and rediscover the solace they once found in their music. The experience tests the strength of their bond and their ability to move forward.
The Broken Circle Breakdown Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- child cancer
- bluegrass music
- female nudity
- tattoo
- loss of daughter
- terminal illness
- cancer
- death of child
- bluegrass
- tragedy
- atheist
- orgasm
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- briefs
- suicide
- belgium
- atheism
- september 11 2001
- concert
- singing
- singer
- musician
- couple
- male nudity
- male pubic hair
- male underwear
- tattooed arm
- muzak
- love
- female rear nudity
- female topless nudity
- banjo
- daughter
- band
- pubic hair
- sex
- flashback
- microphone
- depression
- sadness
- fiddle
- passionate kiss
- marriage as hell
- marriage
- ambulance
- reference to hank williams
- reference to elvis presley
- grief
- heavy rain
- funeral
- crying man
The Broken Circle Breakdown Cast
Johan Heldenbergh leads the cast, with Veerle Baetens and Nell Cattrysse. Directed by Felix Van Groeningen.
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Director Felix Van Groeningen
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The Broken Circle Breakdown Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Broken Circle Breakdown 83% on Rotten Tomatoes and 70 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.
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IMDb 7.7 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 83% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 85%
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Metacritic 70 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 77% User score
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Letterboxd 3.9 /5
484 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.8 /5
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The Broken Circle Breakdown Plot Summary
What happens in The Broken Circle Breakdown from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story unfolds in Ghent, located in the Flemish Region of Belgium, chronicling the seven-year journey of Didier (Johan Heldenbergh) and Elise (Veerle Baetens), two souls brought together by their mutual love for bluegrass music. Their meeting occurs in Elise’s tattoo parlour, where Didier extends an invitation to her for a performance by his band. Sparks fly as they quickly fall in love, especially after Didier discovers Elise’s remarkable singing voice, which leads her to join the band.
Months later, a surprise pregnancy alters their lives in ways they never anticipated. While it is initially a shocking revelation, the couple embraces this new chapter with joy, welcoming their daughter Maybelle into the world. For several years, they relish a blissful life full of music and success.
Full summary
The whole story of The Broken Circle Breakdown, scene by scene
The Broken Circle Breakdown Box Office
The Broken Circle Breakdown grossed $6 million worldwide. $175,058 came from the US and Canada and $5.9 million (97%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$6M
- US & Canada
- $175.1K
- International
- $5.9M
The Broken Circle Breakdown Awards & Nominations
The Broken Circle Breakdown was nominated for 1 Oscar.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Oscars 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Foreign Language Film
The Broken Circle Breakdown Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Broken Circle Breakdown.
How Well Do You Know The Broken Circle Breakdown?
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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Cars in The Broken Circle Breakdown
11 cars on screen, including the 1977 Dodge Power Wagon and the 1996 Chevrolet Express.
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1987 Chevrolet Caprice Funeral Coach Minor role -
1999 Mazda 323 F Minor role
The Broken Circle Breakdown Also Known As
19 alternative titles, including “愛的餘燼” and “Разорванный круг”.
- Also known as
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- 愛的餘燼
- Разорванный круг
- Alabama Monroe
- 破碎之家
- Разомкнутый круг
- Ciclo Interrompido
- Alabama és Monroe
- Alabama Monroe - Una storia d'amore
- Kırık Çember
- Přerušený kruh
- W kręgu miłości
- המעגל השבור
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- Ραγισμένα Όνειρα
- Розірване коло
- 브로큰 서클
- Краят на омагьосания кръг
- Vòng Tròn Gãy Nát
- 傷失的情歌
- オーバー・ザ・ブルースカイ
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The Broken Circle Breakdown FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of The Broken Circle Breakdown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Broken Circle Breakdown?
The Broken Circle Breakdown runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).
When was The Broken Circle Breakdown released?
The Broken Circle Breakdown was released on November 1, 2013.
Who directed The Broken Circle Breakdown?
The Broken Circle Breakdown was directed by Felix Van Groeningen.
More films by Felix Van Groeningen Who is in the cast of The Broken Circle Breakdown?
The Broken Circle Breakdown stars Johan Heldenbergh, Veerle Baetens and Nell Cattrysse.
How much did The Broken Circle Breakdown make at the box office?
The Broken Circle Breakdown grossed $6 million worldwide ($175,058 domestic, $5.9 million international).
How is The Broken Circle Breakdown rated?
The Broken Circle Breakdown has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 83% on Rotten Tomatoes, 70 on Metacritic and 77% on TMDB.
Was The Broken Circle Breakdown nominated for any awards?
The Broken Circle Breakdown received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does The Broken Circle Breakdown have a post-credit scene?
No. The Broken Circle Breakdown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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