Broken
Seen it?2012 | 91 min | Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Three suburban English families' lives intertwine with tragic consequences.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 53 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.9 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 7 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Rufus Norris
- Tim RothArchie
- Eloise LaurenceSkunk
- Cillian MurphyMike Kiernan
- Zana MarjanovićKasia
- Robert EmmsRick Buckley
- Rory KinnearBob Oswald
- Rosalie KoskySusan Oswald
- Bill MilnerJed
- Denis LawsonMr. Buckley
- Clare BurtMrs. Buckley