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Breakthrough

2019, Drama, 1h 56m

65 Reviews 1,000+ Ratings

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Like its lead character, Breakthrough is fiercely focused on faith -- but its less subtle elements are balanced by strong performances and an uplifting story. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Tragedy strikes when Joyce Smith's adopted son, John, falls through the ice on a frozen lake in Missouri. Trapped underwater for more than 15 minutes, rescuers bring John back to the surface and rush him to the nearest hospital. While doctors fear the worst, the 14-year-old boy continues to fight for his life as Joyce, her husband and their pastor stay by his bedside and pray for a miracle.

Rating: PG (Thematic Content|Peril)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Director: Roxann Dawson
Producer: DeVon Franklin
Writer: Grant Nieporte
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 17, 2019 wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 2, 2019
Box Office (Gross USA): $40.7M
Runtime: 1h 56m
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Twentieth Century Fox, Fox 2000 Pictures
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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Chrissy Metz

Joyce Smith

Josh Lucas

Brian Smith

Topher Grace

Pastor Jason Noble

Marcel Ruiz

John Smith

Dennis Haysbert

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Dr. Garrett

Sam Trammell

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