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Movie Info

Release Date: May 02, 1997
Runtime: 93 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (14)
Genres:
Drama Crime Action Thriller Mystery
Budget: $36,000,000
Revenue: $50,159,144
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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83%
Tomatometer
74
74/100
Metacritic
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6.9/10
TMDB
1,061 votes
7.0/10
IMDb
68,992 votes
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Breakdown

1997

"Trust no one, survive the unknown."

Also known as: 🇪🇸 ES: Sin rastro? 🇫🇷 FR: Breakdown - Point de rupture? 🇵🇹 PT: Avaria no Asfalto? 🇮🇹 IT: Breakdown - La trappola? 🇯🇵 JA: ブレーキ・ダウン? All international titles (14) →

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 1/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $36,000,000
Revenue: $50,159,144
Profit $14,159,144
ROI +39.3% (1.4x)

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Keywords

#murder 245 #road trip 71 #kidnapping 61 #paranoia 47 #california 45 #chase 36 #desert 29 #deception 20 #vacation 16 #new mexico 12 #bank 11 #diner 9 #highway 9 #stranded 8 #ransom 7

Trivia & Fun Facts about Breakdown

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  • The film was shot primarily in the New Mexico desert, which presented challenges due to the extreme heat and vast, isolated locations that were difficult to access.

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  • Kurt Russell performed many of his own stunts, which added a layer of authenticity to the film's intense action sequences.

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  • The truck driven by J. T. Walsh's character has a distinct paint job that serves as a visual clue to its importance in the plot.

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  • Kathleen Quinlan's character, Amy, is not seen on screen for a significant portion of the film, which adds to the tension and mystery surrounding her disappearance.

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  • In one scene, a continuity error occurs when Jeff Taylor's clothing changes slightly between shots, which can be noticeable during the frantic search for Amy.

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  • Jonathan Mostow later directed the film 'Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines', which also deals with themes of survival and desperation.

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  • The use of sound design in 'Breakdown' plays a crucial role, particularly in creating a sense of isolation and urgency throughout Jeff's search for Amy.

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