Breakup Season

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Breakup Season

Released Nov 15, 2024

1h 41m

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Holiday

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Ben Russell (Chandler Riggs), an unemployed yet ambitious 24-year-old, brings his girlfriend Cassie (Samantha Isler) from Los Angeles to his rural Oregon hometown to meet his parents and siblings for the first time and spend Christmas with his family: his goofy dad Kirby (James Urbaniak), loving but stern mom Mia (Brook Hogan), aspiring vlogger younger sister Liz (Carly Stewart), and enigmatic deadbeat older brother Gordon (Jacob Wysocki). The arrival is bumpy, and the family's dynamic unearths some internal conflict Cassie is having with her relationship with Ben. A late night conversation between the couple turns into a breakup, and Cassie determines she should go home for Christmas after all. But due to the winter weather and remote rural location, Cassie learns she is unable to travel. She becomes stuck with her newly minted ex's family for the rest of the holiday.

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Sabina Dana Plasse

Film Threat

All the elements of enjoying a good holiday film, any time of year, exist in Tracey’s Breakup Season with an appealing soundtrack, quality editing, and creative direction, making this indie film a promising seasonal classic.

Rated: 8/10

Jan 7, 2025

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Rudy Valdez

Willamette Week

Though this is technically a holiday film, Breakup Season really works at any time of year.

Dec 18, 2024

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Elisa Guimarães

Collider

Breakup Season is a comfy watch that does a lot with very little and will surely find its way into your heart, even if its backgrounds are a little too sparse and its lighting a little too saturated.

Rated: 7/10

Dec 5, 2024

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Josh Bell

Crooked Marquee

While the movie avoids a tidy resolution, it also avoids any truly affecting or insightful moments.

Rated: C+

Dec 3, 2024

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Kathryn Miller

Loud and Clear Reviews

With so many elaborate, head over heels holiday love stories, Breakup Season is a breath of fresh winter air.

Rated: 4.5/5

Dec 3, 2024

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Morgan Rojas

Cinemacy

Tracey cleverly combines a coming-of-age story over Christmas and captures a broad spectrum of deeply felt human emotions, making for a humorous, heartwarming, and crowd-pleasing delight.

Dec 2, 2024

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Sean H

Breakup Season is a delightful new addition to the Christmas movie lineup. With deeper themes and a heartfelt story that takes a very real look at relationships, both romantic and familial, this isn’t your average Christmas movie, but one that will leave you thinking when you’re done and leave you with the need to revisit it every holiday with your loved ones.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/10/25

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J. Brad W

BREAKUP SEASON is a poignant exploration of the complexities and emotional turmoil inherent in ending relationships. The film adeptly captures the awkwardness, pain, and logistical challenges of breakups, resonating with viewers through its authentic portrayal of such experiences. The stellar cast delivers authentic, heartfelt performances and the direction is top-notch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/09/25

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Steve K

Families can be loving, families can be awkward. Breakup Season does a great job toeing that line and is a cozy, sometimes joyous/sometimes bittersweet realistic family drama that will leave you talking about it for days after. Definitely recommend checking it out.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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sam t

This is such a great christmas classic

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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Chris W

I went to the LA Premiere of this film in North Hollywood. I heard about the success this was having at film fests through social media and wanted to check it out. I’m glad I went because this film is very well made. The story is relatable and the cast’s performances were solid. Nelson H Tracy made a film that felt real, which is not easy to do on an indie level. I ended up seeing this film again during its theatrical run. I enjoyed it even more! Congrats to Nelson and the whole team behind this film!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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Gruner V

Less a holiday rom-com than a bittersweet dramedy (more sweet than bitter though), Breakup Season combines a great cast and clever script to crowd-pleasing effect. The train scene is a knockout.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/07/25

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H. Nelson Tracey

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Chandler Riggs

Ben

Samantha Isler

Cassie

James Urbaniak

Kirby

Brook Hogan

Mia

Carly Stewart

Liz

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Synopsis

Ben Russell (Chandler Riggs), an unemployed yet ambitious 24-year-old, brings his girlfriend Cassie (Samantha Isler) from Los Angeles to his rural Oregon hometown to meet his parents and siblings for the first time and spend Christmas with his family: his goofy dad Kirby (James Urbaniak), loving but stern mom Mia (Brook Hogan), aspiring vlogger younger sister Liz (Carly Stewart), and enigmatic deadbeat older brother Gordon (Jacob Wysocki). The arrival is bumpy, and the family's dynamic unearths some internal conflict Cassie is having with her relationship with Ben. A late night conversation between the couple turns into a breakup, and Cassie determines she should go home for Christmas after all. But due to the winter weather and remote rural location, Cassie learns she is unable to travel. She becomes stuck with her newly minted ex's family for the rest of the holiday.

Director: H. Nelson Tracey
Producer: Rafi Jacobs, Christopher Jennings, Stephen Mastrocola, Liana Montemayor, H. Nelson Tracey
Screenwriter: H. Nelson Tracey
Distributor: Buffalo 8
Production Co: Static Films
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Holiday
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 15, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 6, 2024
Runtime: 1h 41m

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