
Not Easily Broken
Seen it?2009 | 99 min | Drama, Romance
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (31% on Rotten Tomatoes) 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 romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
A car accident and shifting affections test the bond between a married couple.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
31% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$11 million worldwide on a $5 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bill Duke
- Morris ChestnutDave Johnson
- Taraji P. HensonClarice Clark
- Maeve QuinlanJulie Sawyer
- Kevin HartTree
- Jenifer LewisMary 'Mama' Clark
- Eddie CibrianBrock Houseman
- Wood HarrisDarnell Gooden
- Niecy Nash-BettsMichelle
- Albert HallBishop Wilkes
- Jeff KrebsTrauma Doctor