Breaking

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Breaking

PG-13

Released Aug 26, 2022

1h 43m

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Mystery & Thriller

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When Marine Veteran Brian Brown-Easley is denied support from Veterans Affairs, financially desperate and running out of options, he takes a bank and several of its employees hostage, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with the police. Based on the true story.

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Critics Consensus

Breaking struggles to effectively convey its messages, but its noble intentions are well served by John Boyega's electrifying performance.

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Breaking is hard to watch, but that's because of how effectively it depicts the broken system behind its fact-based story.

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Stephen Romei

The Australian

This movie is not Dog Day Afternoon but it is an honourable follower in its footsteps.

Apr 3, 2023

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Leslie Felperin

Financial Times

Abi Damaris Corbin gently hints at how common factors such as bureaucratic inefficiency, institutional racism and the US’s culture of violence all share responsibility for what unfolds.

Rated: 4/5

Mar 30, 2023

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Odie Henderson

Boston Globe

The performances by Beharie, Williams, and especially Boyega ultimately save the film.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 1, 2022

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Brittany Patrice Witherspoon

Pop Culture Reviews

It’s soft moments and great performances like these that are simply exceptional and elevated this derivative script to a great film.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 15, 2024

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Rick Bentley

KGET-TV (Bakersfield, CA)

The always strong Connie Britton and Jeffrey Donovan round out a cast that is talented enough to make a bank robbery film that has been stripped down to its bare necessities as exciting as one with guns blazing.

Rated: B

Aug 9, 2023

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

Breaking showcases the powerhouse performances from John Boyega, Nicole Beharie, & of course the late but FANTASTIC Michael Kenneth Williams

Jul 25, 2023

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Giovanni

This was a very deep and much needed movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/15/22

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RP

Based on a true story movie. Eye-opening depiction of how our veterans are treated!!!!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/27/22

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Arlene

What makes Breaking compelling is the fact that it is based on a true story. The sad ending proves once again how inefficiently the government is run in many ways, from the VA to law enforcement. The acting is realistic and powerful all around. John Boyega deserves an Oscar nomination at the very least.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

09/19/22

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Edward Thames Jr

Pretty Good Movie!! I would recommend

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/18/22

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Terrance A D

This movie deals with so many pressing issues and traumas in our present society. Great acting portrayal by Boyega...I watched this movie and The Woman King back to back today....He is award worthy and needs more challenging roles to transform into.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/18/22

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marie78

Breaking was a very difficult film because it dealt with PTSD, mental illness and our countries horrible treatment of veterans. John Boyega gave an excellent portrayal of this true, yet sad story.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

09/16/22

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John Boyega

Brian Brown-Easley

Nicole Beharie

Estel Valerie

Selenis Leyva

Rosa Diaz

Michael Kenneth Williams

Eli Bernard

Connie Britton

Lisa Larson

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Synopsis

When Marine Veteran Brian Brown-Easley is denied support from Veterans Affairs, financially desperate and running out of options, he takes a bank and several of its employees hostage, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with the police. Based on the true story.

Director: Abi Damaris Corbin
Producer: Salman Al-Rashid, Mackenzie Fargo, Sam Frohman, Ashley Levinson, Kevin Turen
Screenwriter: Abi Damaris Corbin, Kwame Kwei-Armah
Distributor: Bleecker Street
Production Co: EPIC Magazine, Salmira Productions, UpperRoom Productions, Little Lamb
Rating: PG-13 (Strong Language|Some Violent Content)
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 26, 2022, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.8M
Runtime: 1h 43m
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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