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Breakthrough

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2019 | 116 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10), though it had middling reviews (63% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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. If you loved Awakenings or Last Breath, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 56 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Critics were cooler on it than audiences.

Tragedy strikes when a woman named Joyce's son falls through the ice on a frozen lake and is trapped underwater for over 15 minutes. After being rushed to the hospital, the 14-year-old boy continues to fight for his life as Joyce, her husband and their pastor stay by his bedside and pray for a miracle.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 46 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Critics' Choice Award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $50 million worldwide on a $14 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 129K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Roxann Dawson

  • Chrissy MetzJoyce Smith
  • Josh LucasBrian Smith
  • Topher GracePastor Jason Noble
  • Mike ColterTommy Shine
  • Marcel RuizJohn Smith
  • Sam TrammellDr. Kent Sutterer
  • Dennis HaysbertDr. Garrett
  • Maddy MartinAbby Sutterer
  • Isaac KragtenJosh
  • Nikolas DukicReiger