Breakdown (1997)
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.
Where to watch Breakdown
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Paramount+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Paramount+ | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Neon TV, Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Paramount+ | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome, Sky |
| France | Paramount+ | Orange VOD, Sooner | Orange VOD, Sooner |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| Italy | Paramount+ | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Breakdown in 35 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Breakdown is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Action, Drama movie, released on 1997-05-02, runtime 93 minutes.
Is Breakdown worth watching?
TMDB users rate Breakdown 7.0 out of 10 from 1,189 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Breakdown?
In the United States, Breakdown streams on MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and MGM Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jonathan Mostow
Cast
- 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
- Rex Linn as Sheriff Boyd
- Ritch Brinkley as Al
- Moira Sinise as Arleen Barr
- Kim Robillard as Deputy Len Carver
- Thomas Kopache as Calhoun
- Jack McGee as Bartender
- Vincent Berry as Deke Barr
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Sources
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