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5.5 / 10(229 votes)IMDbR20081h 33mFrance, United Kingdom

The Broken

“Face your fear.”

Synopsis

The life of a successful radiologist spirals out of control when she sees the spitting image of herself driving down a London street. While attempting to uncover who the imposter could be, she stumbles into a terrifying mystery that her family and closest friends are somehow involved in, leaving her with no one to trust.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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The Broken Trailer 2009

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-21

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 31, 2009

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$6.7M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sean Ellis
Screenplay & Story
Sean Ellis
Original Score
Guy Farley
Original Title
The Broken
Country of Origin
France, United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 33m
Production Budget
$6.7M
Production Studios
Left Turn Films, Ugly Duckling Films, Gaumont, Thriller, Gaumont International

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sean Ellis

Screenplay & Story

Sean Ellis

Original Score & Music

Guy Farley

Director of Photography

Angus Hudson

Film Editing

Scott Thomas

Producers

Lene Bausager, Yves Chevalier, Franck Chorot, Winnie Li

Department Leadership Roster

Lene Bausager

Lene Bausager

Producer

Yves Chevalier

Producer

Morgan Kennedy

Production Design

Angus Hudson

Director of Photography

Guy Farley

Guy Farley

Original Music Composer

Vicki Russell

Costume Design

Sean Ellis

Sean Ellis

Director

Victoria Russell

Costume Design

Winnie Li

Producer

Sean Ellis

Sean Ellis

Writer

Scott Thomas

Editor

Ray De-Haan

Stunt Coordinator

Tom Collier

Visual Effects Supervisor

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)15

Suitable only for 15 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Broken.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Broken

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Broken about?

The life of a successful radiologist spirals out of control when she sees the spitting image of herself driving down a London street. While attempting to uncover who the imposter could be, she stumbles into a terrifying mystery that her family and closest friends are somehow involved in, leaving her with no one to trust.

Who directed The Broken?

The Broken was directed by Sean Ellis.

Who stars in The Broken?

The principal cast of The Broken includes Lena Headey, Ulrich Thomsen, Melvil Poupaud, Michelle Duncan, Asier Newman.

When was The Broken released and how long is it?

The Broken was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.

Who composed the musical score for The Broken?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Broken was composed by Guy Farley.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Broken?

The Broken holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).