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Breakdown (1997): movie guide
Breakdown (1997) is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller running about 93 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.0/10 from 1,192 votes. Notable cast includes Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1997-05-02
- Runtime: 93 min
- TMDB: 7.0/10
- Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1997-05-02
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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.
Cast highlights
Breakdown features Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey, Jack Noseworthy, Rex Linn. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1997-05-02. Runtime: 93 minutes. TMDB score: 7.0/10 (1,192 votes). Genres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Action, Drama. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Breakdown?
- Breakdown is listed as Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Action, Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Breakdown?
- Breakdown runs about 93 minutes.
- Who stars in Breakdown?
- Cast highlights include Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey, Jack Noseworthy, Rex Linn.
- Does Cinema Box stream Breakdown?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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