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Don't Breathe (2016)

“This house looked like an easy target, until they found what was inside.”

7.0/10 · 8,171 votes 1h 29m r ThrillerHorrorCrime

#101 of 305 films from 2016 #658 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Fede Álvarez · Written by Fede Álvarez, Rodo Sayagues

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Overview

A group of teens break into a blind man's home thinking they'll get away with the perfect crime. They're wrong.

Cast

Jane Levyas Rocky
Dylan Minnetteas Alex
Daniel Zovattoas Money
Stephen Langas The Blind Man
Emma Bercovicias Diddy
Franciska Törőcsikas Cindy
Christian Zagiaas Raul
Katia Bokoras Ginger
Sergej Onopkoas Trevor
Olivia Gilliesas Blind Man's Daughter (Young Emma)
Dayna Clarkas TV Anchor

Facts

Release dateJune 8, 2016
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) — shorter as the 2016 average of 106 min
GenresThriller, Horror, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$9,900,000
Box office$158,906,350 (16.1× budget)
IMDbtt4160708

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Questions

How long is Don't Breathe?
Don't Breathe runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Don't Breathe worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7/10 across 8,171 votes, which places it #101 of 305 films released in 2016 in this index (top 67%) and #658 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Don't Breathe?
Don't Breathe was directed by Fede Álvarez. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Alien: Romulus (2024), Evil Dead (2013), The Girl in the Spider's Web (2018).
Who stars in Don't Breathe?
Jane Levy as Rocky; Dylan Minnette as Alex; Daniel Zovatto as Money; Stephen Lang as The Blind Man; Emma Bercovici as Diddy; Franciska Törőcsik as Cindy.
What is Don't Breathe rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Don't Breathe?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/32724.

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