Breakdown

1997, Mystery & thriller, 1h 33m

56 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

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A brainy and suspenseful -- if somewhat uneven -- thriller. Read critic reviews

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On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff (Kurt Russell) and Amy Taylor (Kathleen Quinlan), experience car trouble after an accident. Stranded in the New Mexico desert, the two catch a break when a passing truck driver, Red Barr (J.T. Walsh), offers to drive Amy to a nearby café to call for help. Meanwhile, Jeff is able to fix the car and make his way to the café, only to find his wife missing and Barr claiming ignorance. Jeff then begins a frenzied search for Amy.

Cast & Crew

Kurt Russell
Jeffrey "Jeff"' Taylor
J.T. Walsh
Warren "Red" Barr
Kathleen Quinlan
Amy Taylor
M.C. Gainey
Earl
Jack Noseworthy
Billy
Rex Linn
Sheriff Boyd
Ritch Brinkley
Al
Moira Sinise
Arleen Barr
Kim Robillard
Len Carver
Thomas Kopache
Calhoun
Jack McGee
Bartender
Jonathan Mostow
Director
Jonathan Mostow
Screenwriter
Sam Montgomery
Screenwriter
Martha De Laurentiis
Producer
Dino De Laurentiis
Producer
Jonathan Fernandez
Executive Producer
Harry Colomby
Executive Producer
Sam Montgomery
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