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Breakdown(1997)

1h 33mCrime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama, ActionEnglish
6.9/10
1,105 user ratings

It could happen to you.

Overview

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.

Director

Jonathan Mostow

Studio

The De Laurentiis Company

Budget

$36M

Revenue

$50M

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Cast

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

as Jeff Taylor

J.T. Walsh

J.T. Walsh

as Warren 'Red' Barr

Kathleen Quinlan

Kathleen Quinlan

as Amy Taylor

M.C. Gainey

M.C. Gainey

as Earl

Jack Noseworthy

Jack Noseworthy

as Billy

Rex Linn

Rex Linn

as Sheriff Boyd

Ritch Brinkley

Ritch Brinkley

as Al

Moira Sinise

Moira Sinise

as Arleen Barr

Kim Robillard

Kim Robillard

as Deputy Len Carver

Thomas Kopache

Thomas Kopache

as Calhoun

Jack McGee

Jack McGee

as Bartender

Vincent Berry

Vincent Berry

as Deke Barr

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1997

Runtime

1h 33m

Language

English

Rating

6.9 / 10

Budget

$36M

Box Office

$50M

Production Companies

The De Laurentiis Company • Spelling Films • Paramount Pictures

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Where can I watch Breakdown?

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What is Breakdown about?

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.

Who directed Breakdown?

Breakdown was directed by Jonathan Mostow and released in 1997. It is a crime, mystery, thriller, drama, action film.

How long is Breakdown?

Breakdown has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).

Who stars in Breakdown?

The cast of Breakdown includes Kurt Russell as Jeff Taylor, J.T. Walsh as Warren 'Red' Barr, Kathleen Quinlan as Amy Taylor, M.C. Gainey as Earl, Jack Noseworthy as Billy and more.

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