Breakdown
On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff and Amy Taylor, experience car trouble after their SUV breaks down. Stranded in the New Mexico desert, the two catch a break when a passing truck driver offers Amy a ride to a nearby café to call for help. Meanwhile, Jeff is able to fix the car and make his way to the café, but Amy isn't there. He tracks down the trucker ― who tells the police he's never seen Jeff or his wife before. Jeff then begins a desperate, frenzied search for Amy.
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Frequently asked questions about Breakdown
Where can I watch Breakdown in the United States?
Breakdown is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM Plus, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Breakdown on Paramount Plus Premium?
Yes. Breakdown is streaming on Paramount Plus Premium in the United States, alongside fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, and Kanopy.
Can I watch Breakdown for free?
Breakdown streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Breakdown?
Breakdown scores 6.9 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Breakdown?
Breakdown stars Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey, and Jack Noseworthy. Jonathan Mostow is the director.
How long is Breakdown?
Breakdown runs 1h 33m (93 minutes).
When did Breakdown come out?
Breakdown was released on May 2, 1997.
Which studio made Breakdown?
Breakdown was produced by The De Laurentiis Company, Spelling Films, and Paramount Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for Breakdown?
Breakdown was made on a budget of $36,000,000.
How much did Breakdown make at the box office?
Breakdown grossed $50,159,144 worldwide, against a budget of $36,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.