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Breakthrough (2019)

โ€œBased On The Impossible True Storyโ€

7.7/10 ยท 1,157 votes 1h 56m pg Drama

#39 of 296 films from 2019 #528 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Roxann Dawson ยท Written by Grant Nieporte

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Overview

Tragedy strikes when a woman named Joyce's son falls through the ice on a frozen lake and is trapped underwater for over 15 minutes. After being rushed to the hospital, the 14-year-old boy continues to fight for his life as Joyce, her husband and their pastor stay by his bedside and pray for a miracle.

Cast

Chrissy Metzas Joyce Smith
Josh Lucasas Brian Smith
Topher Graceas Pastor Jason Noble
Mike Colteras Tommy Shine
Marcel Ruizas John Smith
Sam Trammellas Dr. Kent Sutterer
Dennis Haysbertas Dr. Garrett
Maddy Martinas Abby Sutterer
Isaac Kragtenas Josh
Nikolas Dukicas Reiger
Taylor Mosbyas Chayla
Alissa Skovbyeas Emma
Chuck Shamataas Chief Marlo
Nancy Sorelas Mrs. Abbott

Facts

Release dateApril 10, 2019
Runtime116 min (1h 56m) โ€” about the same as the 2019 average of 109 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$14,000,000
Box office$49,200,000 (3.5ร— budget)
IMDbtt7083526

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Questions

How long is Breakthrough?
Breakthrough runs 116 minutes (1h 56m).
Is Breakthrough worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 1,157 votes, which places it #39 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 87%) and #528 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Breakthrough?
Breakthrough was directed by Roxann Dawson.
Who stars in Breakthrough?
Chrissy Metz as Joyce Smith; Josh Lucas as Brian Smith; Topher Grace as Pastor Jason Noble; Mike Colter as Tommy Shine; Marcel Ruiz as John Smith; Sam Trammell as Dr. Kent Sutterer.
What is Breakthrough rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Breakthrough?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/98229.

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