Breakdown
"It could happen to you."
Originally released in 1997. Breakdown is a crime/mystery film. directed by Jonathan Mostow.
Starring Kurt Russell, J. T. Walsh, and Kathleen Quinlan
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 33m
93 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (1,037 votes)
Budget
$36M
Production budget
Box Office
$50.2M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $36,000,000
- Revenue
- $50,159,144
Production Companies
- The De Laurentiis Company
- Spelling Films
- Paramount Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 truc...
Who directed Breakdown?
Breakdown was directed by Jonathan Mostow.
How long is Breakdown?
Breakdown has a runtime of 1 hours and 33 minutes (93 minutes total).
When was Breakdown released?
Breakdown was released on May 2, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Breakdown?
The main cast of Breakdown includes Kurt Russell, J. T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey, Jack Noseworthy.
Is Breakdown worth watching?
Breakdown has a user rating of 6.9/10 based on 1,037 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.