Breaking
“Based on the true story of one man's demand to be heard.”
Synopsis
Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-07-20
Top Cast
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John Boyega
Brian Brown-Easley
Michael Kenneth Williams
Eli Bernard
Nicole Beharie
Estel Valerie
Connie Britton
Lisa Larson
Selenis Leyva
Rosa Diaz
Jeffrey Donovan
Major Riddick
Olivia Washington
Cassandra Brown-Easley
London Covington
Kiah Easley
Robb Derringer
Chief Jack Quail
Carmine Giovinazzo
Ken Pierce
Kate Burton
Tami Stackhouse
Albert Kong
Steve Yen
Elise Neal
Juanita
Kelli Dawn Hancock
Briefing Officer
Mel Fair
Mark Cavanaugh
Keith Ewell
Keith James
Miriam Silverman
Hana
Shannon Walsh
911 Julie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival (Virtual)
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abi Damaris Corbin
- Screenplay & Story
- Aaron Gell, Abi Damaris Corbin, Kwame Kwei-Armah
- Original Score
- Michael Abels
- Original Title
- Breaking
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.8M
- Production Studios
- Salmira Productions, Little Lamb Productions, Epic, UpperRoom Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abi Damaris Corbin
Aaron Gell, Abi Damaris Corbin, Kwame Kwei-Armah
Michael Abels
Doug Emmett
Chris Witt
Sam Levinson, Sims Frazier, Sam Frohman, Salman Al-Rashid, Ashley Levinson
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Witt
Editor
Doug Emmett
Director of Photography
Christian Snell
Production Design
Michael Abels
Original Music Composer
Gregory J. Barnett
Stunt Coordinator
Jeffrey G. Barnett
Stunt Coordinator
Abi Damaris Corbin
Writer
Kwame Kwei-Armah
Writer
Abi Damaris Corbin
Director
Sam Frohman
Producer
Salman Al-Rashid
Producer
Ashley Levinson
Producer
Kevin Turen
Producer
Joshuah Bearman
Producer
Mackenzie Fargo
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Breaking about?
Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.
Who directed Breaking?
Breaking was directed by Abi Damaris Corbin.
Who stars in Breaking?
The principal cast of Breaking includes John Boyega, Michael Kenneth Williams, Nicole Beharie, Connie Britton, Selenis Leyva.
When was Breaking released and how long is it?
Breaking was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
How much did Breaking make at the box office?
Breaking grossed $2.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Breaking?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breaking was composed by Michael Abels.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Breaking?
Breaking holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).