Just Breathe

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Just Breathe

2025

1h 37m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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JUST BREATHE is a tense thriller that combines raw intensity with profound emotional depth, resulting in a compelling narrative that lingers long after the credits roll. The film follows Nick Bianco (Kyle Gallner), who plans to rebuild his life and win back the love of his life after a year spent in prison for assault. Upon his release, Nick learns that the target of his affections has another admirer, Chester (Shawn Ashmore), his no-nonsense parole officer. Nick soon finds himself caught in a gripping rivalry that threatens not only his second chance at love but also his chance to stay out of prison.

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Cole Groth

FandomWire

Sep 29

6/10

While it’s entertaining in the moment, its straightforward nature and flat execution keep it from leaving a lasting impression.

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Brian Orndorf

Blu-ray.com

Sep 17

C

“Just Breathe” feels more like a T.V. movie, and while it contains R-rated material, the endeavor doesn’t seem especially dangerous, following flat antagonisms and formulaic writing.

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Sebastian Zavala Kahn

Ventana Indiscreta

Sep 16

3.5/5

The production has made excellent use of its limited resources to develop an experience that never feels cheap. And of course, it helps that Kylne Gallner gives it his all to fully develop protagonist Nick. [Full review in Spanish].

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

Sep 15

2.5/5

The pieces are there and Gallner once again shows he has the acting chops to carry a lead’s workload. But the material lets him down and doesn’t quite develop the kind of intensity a story like this needs.

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Josh Bell

Crooked Marquee

Sep 9

C-

What if a Lifetime-style movie about a woman driven into the arms of a creepy stalker had her terrible ex-boyfriend as the main character instead?

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Pinoy Short R

@emill_santos Mar 4

Pasado. Ok ang kwento pero halata mong low budget movie. Magaling na aktor si Kyle Gallner. Kahit anung role, materyal e nabibigyan nya ng buhay. Kabaligtaran ni Shawn Ashmore na parang miscast dito

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Jordan B.

@JordanIsNotBrown Jan 21

It’s not very good. Poor character motives, poor dialogue. Kyle always acts well but the script here is just so boring. It’s like he’s the only one trying to make it believable. Just bleh.

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Claudio C

@Claudio666 Nov 30

Just Breathe (2025) Deserved a Better Budget, Screenplay, Edition and Lead Actress (12,096 – 29 Nov 2025 – by Claudio Carvalho) Nick (Kyle Gallner) is a man under therapy for anger management. He intends to propose his girlfriend Mel (Emyri Crutchfield) to marry him in the best restaurant in town. While rehearsing in the toilet, Nick overhears a malicious comment of his waiter to his colleagues and beats him. The man is put in coma and Nick is sent to prison. One year later, he is released on probation, and his father Tony (William Forsythe) criticizes his temper. Nick visits Mel at her new home, rented from the landlord Chester (Shawn Ashmore), who gives much attention to her. Soon Nick discovers that Chester is his probation officer. Further, he is interested in Mel and is a psychopath. But he is under his control. "Just Breathe" (2025) is a thriller with a good story and acting of Shawn Ashmore, Kyle Gallner and the veteran William Forsythe. This movie deserved a better budget, screenplay, edition and lead actress since Emyri Crutchfield is too week for the role of Mel. She shows neither the necessary emotions the role demands nor is attractive enough for the dispute between the two protagonists. My vote is six. Title (Brazil): Not Available My Blog: https://maniacosporfilme.wordpress.com/

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John V.

@JohnBoi Nov 8

Meh. This is forgettable, at best.

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Jerod S

@jeroduptown Oct 31

Kyle Gallner is way better than this parolee script lets him be. Trying to control his anger issues, he's given a parole officer with eyes for his ex girlfriend.

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Stoner J

@Stoner Sep 20

A decent thriller, though fairly shallow and predictable.

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JUST BREATHE is a tense thriller that combines raw intensity with profound emotional depth, resulting in a compelling narrative that lingers long after the credits roll. The film follows Nick Bianco (Kyle Gallner), who plans to rebuild his life and win back the love of his life after a year spent in prison for assault. Upon his release, Nick learns that the target of his affections has another admirer, Chester (Shawn Ashmore), his no-nonsense parole officer. Nick soon finds himself caught in a gripping rivalry that threatens not only his second chance at love but also his chance to stay out of prison.

Director: Paul Pompa III
Producer: Paul Pompa III, Jim Agnew, Cam Cannon, Rick Dugdale
Screenwriter: Paul Pompa III
Distributor: SHOUT! STUDIOS
Production Co: Rockwood Champ
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 16, 2025
Runtime: 1h 37m