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Breath

  • 20172017
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 1h 55m
IMDb RATING
6.7/10
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Breath (2017)
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After developing an interest in surfing, a teenage boy and his friend forge an unlikely friendship with an older surfer.After developing an interest in surfing, a teenage boy and his friend forge an unlikely friendship with an older surfer.After developing an interest in surfing, a teenage boy and his friend forge an unlikely friendship with an older surfer.
IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • Simon Baker
  • Writers
    • Gerard Lee(adapted screenplay)
    • Simon Baker(adapted screenplay)
    • Tim Winton(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Samson Coulter
    • Ben Spence
    • Simon Baker
Top credits
  • Director
    • Simon Baker
  • Writers
    • Gerard Lee(adapted screenplay)
    • Simon Baker(adapted screenplay)
    • Tim Winton(based on the novel by)
  • Stars
    • Samson Coulter
    • Ben Spence
    • Simon Baker
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 66User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 9 wins & 22 nominations

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    Breath - Trailer
    Trailer 2:04
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    Photos31

    Breath (2017)
    Elizabeth Debicki in Breath (2017)
    Rachael Blake, Richard Roxburgh, and Samson Coulter in Breath (2017)
    Ben Spence and Samson Coulter in Breath (2017)
    Simon Baker in Breath (2017)
    Samson Coulter in Breath (2017)
    Ben Spence and Samson Coulter in Breath (2017)
    Simon Baker and Samson Coulter in Breath (2017)
    Simon Baker, Ben Spence, and Samson Coulter in Breath (2017)
    Simon Baker, Ben Spence, and Samson Coulter in Breath (2017)
    Simon Baker and Samson Coulter in Breath (2017)
    Samson Coulter in Breath (2017)

    Top cast

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    Samson Coulter
    Samson Coulter
    • Pikeletas Pikelet
    Ben Spence
    • Loonieas Loonie
    Simon Baker
    Simon Baker
    • Sandoas Sando
    Elizabeth Debicki
    Elizabeth Debicki
    • Evaas Eva
    Richard Roxburgh
    Richard Roxburgh
    • Mr. Pikeas Mr. Pike
    Rachael Blake
    Rachael Blake
    • Mrs. Pikeas Mrs. Pike
    Miranda Frangou
    Miranda Frangou
    • Queenieas Queenie
    Jacek Koman
    Jacek Koman
    • Karl Loonas Karl Loon
    Brock Fitzgerald
    • Slipperas Slipper
    Jed Mitchell
    • Ewanas Ewan
    Megan Smart
    Megan Smart
    • Karenas Karen
    Austin Taylor
    • Samas Sam
    Zev Eleftheriou
    • Bus Driveras Bus Driver
    Geoff Coughlan
    • Farmeras Farmer
    Ron Hohol
    • Truck Driveras Truck Driver
    Joss Goulden
    • Dead Woman in Caras Dead Woman in Car
    Tim Paterson
    • Injured Man in Caras Injured Man in Car
    Jed
    • Roosteras Rooster
    • Director
      • Simon Baker
    • Writers
      • Gerard Lee(adapted screenplay)
      • Simon Baker(adapted screenplay)
      • Tim Winton(based on the novel by) (novel)
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      Although he had previously directed several episodes of the hit American drama television series The Mentalist (2008), this is Simon Baker's motion picture directorial debut, as well as his first ever writing credit.

    User reviews66

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    Top review
    8/10
    Thought-provoking story, told well and beautifully shot
    I hadn't/haven't read the book. My ideas about the themes and the story come entirely from seeing this film. It was about boys/young men and the influences and pressures on them when they are attaining "manhood" and what that involves, learning to say "no" to outside pressures and to stand on your own two feet and to decide what is right for you. The 2 leads were not actors, but their performances are terrific. Very natural and believable. "Loony" delivered some funny lines perfectly and conveyed behaviours consistent with his nickname with reckless abandon, but there were reasons in his life that drove his behaviour. Neither his lines nor his conduct were really funny when you thought about it afterwards (and I did think about the themes afterwards which, to me, highlights that a movie was good) The other boy "Pikelet" was a more cautious, thoughtful type and launching himself onto waves wasn't something that came naturally to him, he had to overcome his fears to give it a go. The character showed by his face the conflict of wanting to conform against his natural personality, quite an achievement for an actor, but for a non-actor even more so. The performances by the 2 young leads no doubt is attributable to Simon Baker's direction and he did a great job showing what was "going on" with the characters under the surface.

    Both boys meet Sando, Simon Baker's character and he teaches them about surfing and taking risks on the water, how waves behave and that sort of thing. By their interactions with Sando and his American wife, who is depressed and frustrated after an injury, the boys also learn more about life and people. The story spans several years as the boys "grow up". I'm not into surfing, but the surfing scenes were "just right" not a second too long or boring to me as a non-surfer, visually stunning and interesting to watch and advancing the story. This isn't "light-hearted" entertainment, but if you want to see a beautifully shot story about people and what "makes them tick" and the influences on young boys/men, go to see it.
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    • newbroom
    • May 3, 2018

    Details

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    • Release date
      • May 3, 2018 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Uzdah
    • Filming locations
      • Denmark, Western Australia, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Gran Via Productions
      • Screen Australia
      • See Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $37,108
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,258
      • Jun 3, 2018
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,322,479
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 55 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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