Breakthrough (2019)

When her 14-year-old son drowns in a lake, a faithful mother prays for him to come back from the brink of death and be healed.

Director:

Roxann Dawson

Writers:

Joyce Smith (based upon the book by), Grant Nieporte (screenplay by)

Stars:

Marcel Ruiz, Topher Grace, Sarah Constible

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Marcel Ruiz	...	John Smith
Topher Grace	...	Pastor Jason Noble
Sarah Constible	...	Neighbor Lady
Dennis Haysbert	...	Dr. Garrett
Nancy Sorel	...	Mrs. Abbott
Miriam Smith	...	VP Nancy Benes
Victor Zinck Jr.	...	Joe Marrow
Mike Colter	...	Tommy Shine
Chrissy Metz	...	Joyce Smith
Josh Lucas	...	Brian Smith
Taylor Mosby	...	Chayla
Ali Skovbye	...	Emma
Maddy Martin	...	Abby Sutterer
Isaac Kragten	...	Josh
Nikolas Dukic	...	Rieger

Storyline

When he was 14, Smith drowned in Lake Saint Louis and was dead for nearly an hour. According to reports at the time, CPR was performed 27 minutes to no avail. Then the youth's mother, Joyce Smith, entered the room, praying loudly. Suddenly, there was a pulse.

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Plot Keywords:

one word title | basketball | church | religious | winter | 

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Taglines:

Based on the impossible true story.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic content including peril

Did You Know?

Trivia

The first 20th Century Fox film to be released after the Disney purchase.

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Goofs

The film is set in Missouri, in the United States. Yet when John is transported by helicopter to the hospital, the helicopter has a registration number beginning with a C, which signifies it as a Canadian aircraft. American aircraft registration numbers always begin with N.

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Quotes

Joyce Smith: Now's not a good time.
Pastor Jason Noble: I know... that's why I'm here.

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Connections

References The Bachelor (2002)

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Soundtracks

Play It Again
Written by Shane Eli Abrahams (as Shane Eli Abrahams), Jonny Pakfar (as Jonathan Pakfar), and Pigeon John (as John Dust)
Performed by Pigeon John
Courtesy of Mutiny Recordings and The Telephone Company

User Reviews

The point of the movie is great

Don't listen to the negativity. Religious or not it's a feel good story that was true. The whole meaning behind the movie and the true events that happened is worth watching. Yes the acting could be better and the jokes aren't great . If you want to play with your action figures in your parents basement or dress up like luke skywalker then listen to the Avengers guy comment.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 April 2019 (USA)

Also Known As:

Breakthrough

Filming Locations:

Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada

Box Office

Budget:

$14,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$11,282,333, 21 April 2019

Gross USA:

$40,713,082

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$50,444,358

Company Credits

Production Co:

Fox 2000 Pictures, TSG Entertainment, Twentieth Century Fox

Technical Specs

Runtime:

116 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1