Breakdown(1997)
It could happen to you.
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.
Directed by Jonathan Mostow
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Cast
Kurt Russell
Jeff Taylor
J.T. Walsh
Warren 'Red' Barr
Kathleen Quinlan
Amy Taylor
M.C. Gainey
Earl
Jack Noseworthy
Billy
Rex Linn
Sheriff Boyd
Ritch Brinkley
Al
Moira Sinise
Arleen Barr
Kim Robillard
Deputy Len Carver
Thomas Kopache
Calhoun
Jack McGee
Bartender
Vincent Berry
Deke Barr
Helen Duffy
Flo
Ancel Cook
Barfly
Gene Hartline
Tow Truck Driver
Steve Waddington
Cowboy In Bank
Rick Sanders
Truck Stop Trucker
Alitzah
Spanish Girl (uncredited)
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Where can I watch Breakdown?+
Breakdown is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Breakdown come out?+
Breakdown was released in 1997.
How long is Breakdown?+
Breakdown runs for 93 minutes (1 hour and 33 minutes).
Who directed Breakdown?+
Breakdown was directed by Jonathan Mostow.
Who stars in Breakdown?+
Breakdown stars Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey and Jack Noseworthy.
Is Breakdown worth watching?+
Breakdown holds a 7.0/10 rating from 1,172 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of crime, mystery, thriller and action.
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