Breakdown (1997)
English action film directed by Jonathan Mostow
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m 90 min
- Released
- 2 May 1997
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
Breakdown has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 2 May 1997. It is directed by Jonathan Mostow and stars Kurt Russell, J. T. Walsh and Kathleen Quinlan.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Jonathan Mostow
- Cast
- Kurt Russell, J. T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey, Rex Linn, Jack McGee, Jack Noseworthy, Moira Harris
- Cinematography
- Douglas Milsome
- Editing
- Lisa Mozden
- Music
- Basil Poledouris
- Written by
- Sam Montgomery, Jonathan Mostow
- Produced by
- Jonathan Mostow, Dino De Laurentiis
- Production
- Dino De Laurentiis Corporation
- Distribution
- InterCom, Netflix
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $36 million
- Box office
- $50.16 million
- Set in
- Arizona
- Filmed in
- California, Arizona, Utah
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2 May 1997
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of Breakdown?
Breakdown has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes, or 90 min.
When did Breakdown release?
Breakdown released on 2 May 1997.
Who directed Breakdown?
Breakdown is directed by Jonathan Mostow.
Who is in the cast of Breakdown?
The cast of Breakdown includes Kurt Russell, J. T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey, Rex Linn and Jack McGee.
Where can I watch Breakdown online?
Breakdown streams on Netflix.
How much did Breakdown earn at the box office?
Breakdown grossed $50.16 million on a budget of $36 million.
What is Breakdown rated in the US?
Breakdown is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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