Breakdown (1997)
Movie 1h 33m ★ 6.9/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge, pure adrenaline
ActionCrimeDramaMysteryThriller
Released in 1997, Breakdown is an action, crime and drama movie. It is directed by Jonathan Mostow. The cast includes Kurt Russell, Jack Noseworthy and Jack McGee. The running time is 1h 33m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.9 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Jonathan MostowDirector
- Kurt Russellas Jeff Taylor
- Jack Noseworthyas Billy
- Jack McGeeas Bartender
- Rex Linnas Sheriff Boyd
- M.C. Gaineyas Earl
- Kathleen Quinlanas Amy Taylor
- J. T. Walshas Warren 'Red' Barr
- Vincent Berryas Deke Barr
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Questions about Breakdown
- What genre is Breakdown?
- Breakdown is categorised as Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in Breakdown?
- Kurt Russell, Jack Noseworthy, Jack McGee, Rex Linn, M.C. Gainey appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Breakdown?
- Jonathan Mostow directed Breakdown.
- How long is Breakdown?
- Breakdown runs for 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- Is Breakdown worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.9/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Breakdown?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
