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TMDB19971h 33mCrime / Mystery / Thriller / Action

Breakdown

It could happen to you.

On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff and Amy Taylor, experience car trouble after their SUV breaks down. Stranded in the New Mexico desert, the two catch a break when a passing truck driver offers Amy a ride to a nearby café to call for help. Meanwhile, Jeff is able to fix the car and make his way to the café, but Amy isn't there. He tracks down the trucker ― who tells the police he's never seen Jeff or his wife before. Jeff then begins a desperate, frenzied search for Amy.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,172 votes

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Breakdown at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 33m

At 1h 33m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Mystery · Thriller · Action

TMDB files it under crime, mystery, thriller, and action.

US availability

6 subscriptions · 1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 6 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Essential, and 3 more. Free or ad-supported on YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,172 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Breakdown tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 33m.
  • It is included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Essential, and 3 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 1,172 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Breakdown

Is Breakdown scary?
MyCinema has not rated Breakdown for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, mystery, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Breakdown in the US?
Breakdown streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Essential, and 3 more, is free on YouTube Free, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Breakdown?
Breakdown runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Is Breakdown suitable for kids?
Breakdown is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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