


Breakdown at a glance
Breakdown is a 1997 crime and mystery film, running 1h 33m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1997-05-02
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Action
- Director
- Jonathan Mostow
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 1,190 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmOn 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.
Cast
14 names
Kurt RussellJeff Taylor
J.T. WalshWarren 'Red' Barr
Kathleen QuinlanAmy Taylor
M.C. GaineyEarl
Jack NoseworthyBilly
Rex LinnSheriff Boyd
Ritch BrinkleyAl
Moira SiniseArleen Barr
Kim RobillardDeputy Len Carver
Thomas KopacheCalhoun
Jack McGeeBartender
Vincent BerryDeke BarrQuestions about Breakdown
Quick answersWhere can I watch Breakdown in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Breakdown is listed on Paramount+ Amazon Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Breakdown suitable for children?
Breakdown is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Breakdown on PelisPlus UK?
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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…
How long is Breakdown?
Breakdown runs for 1h 33m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Breakdown trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play Breakdown 1997 - Official Movie Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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