The Breaker Upperers
“Breaking up just got easier”
Synopsis
Two women run a business breaking up couples for cash but when one develops a conscience their friendship unravels.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Breaker Upperers Trailer - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-02-13
Top Cast
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Jackie van Beek
Jen
Madeleine Sami
Mel
Celia Pacquola
Anna
James Rolleston
Jordan
Ana Scotney
Sepa
Carl Bland
Graham
Brett O’Gorman
Stan
Cohen Holloway
Joe
Rima Te Wiata
Shona
Angella Dravid
Jodie
Jemaine Clement
Tinder Date
Nic Sampson
Jeff Wald
Ryan Lampp
Brendan
Karen O'Leary
Police Officer
Rose Matafeo
Check Out Chick
Stacey Te Hau
Jordan's Mum
Troy Kingi
Coach
Tekeepa Aria
Sepa's Crew
Release History & Theatrical Window
South by Southwest Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek
- Screenplay & Story
- Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek
- Original Title
- The Breaker Upperers
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- New Zealand Film Commission, Piki Films, Miss Conception Films, Bespoke Post, Madman Entertainment, James Wallace Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek
Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek
Ginny Loane
Tom Eagles
Georgina Allison Conder, Ainsley Gardiner, Carthew Neal, Taika Waititi
Department Leadership Roster
Madeleine Sami
Director
Jackie van Beek
Director
Madeleine Sami
Writer
Jackie van Beek
Writer
Georgina Allison Conder
Producer
Ainsley Gardiner
Producer
Carthew Neal
Producer
Tom Eagles
Editor
Brant Fraser
Production Design
Jane Bucknell
Costume Design
Ginny Loane
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Breaker Upperers
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What is The Breaker Upperers about?
Two women run a business breaking up couples for cash but when one develops a conscience their friendship unravels.
Who directed The Breaker Upperers?
The Breaker Upperers was directed by Madeleine Sami, Jackie van Beek.
Who stars in The Breaker Upperers?
The principal cast of The Breaker Upperers includes Jackie van Beek, Madeleine Sami, Celia Pacquola, James Rolleston, Ana Scotney.
When was The Breaker Upperers released and how long is it?
The Breaker Upperers was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Breaker Upperers?
The Breaker Upperers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).