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Breakthrough

  • 20192019
  • PGPG
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
9.7K
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Topher Grace, Dennis Haysbert, Josh Lucas, Mike Colter, Chrissy Metz, and Marcel Ruiz in Breakthrough (2019)
When Joyce Smith's (Chrissy Metz) adopted son John (Marcel Ruiz) falls through an icy Missouri lake, all hope seems lost. But as John lies lifeless, Joyce refuses to give up. Her steadfast belief inspires those around her to continue to pray for John's recovery, even in the face of every case history and scientific prediction.
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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.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.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.

IMDb RATING
6.2/10
9.7K
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  • Director
    • Roxann Dawson
  • Writers
    • Joyce Smith(based upon the book by)
    • Grant Nieporte(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Marcel Ruiz
    • Topher Grace
    • Sarah Constible
Top credits
  • Director
    • Roxann Dawson
  • Writers
    • Joyce Smith(based upon the book by)
    • Grant Nieporte(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Marcel Ruiz
    • Topher Grace
    • Sarah Constible
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 246User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 2 wins & 11 nominations total

    Videos5

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:24
    Official Trailer
    Weekend Box Office | April 26 to 28
    Clip 0:59
    Weekend Box Office | April 26 to 28
    Im John Smith
    Clip 1:06
    Im John Smith
    You Will Speak Life
    Clip 1:09
    You Will Speak Life
    I  Know What I Heard
    Clip 1:02
    I Know What I Heard

    Photos71

    Chrissy Metz and Marcel Ruiz in Breakthrough (2019)
    Josh Lucas, Chrissy Metz, and Marcel Ruiz in Breakthrough (2019)
    Chrissy Metz and Marcel Ruiz in Breakthrough (2019)
    Josh Lucas, Chrissy Metz, Lisa Durupt, Logan Creran, Marcel Ruiz, and Annelise Pollmann in Breakthrough (2019)
    Ali Skovbye at an event for Breakthrough (2019)
    Ali Skovbye at an event for Breakthrough (2019)
    Breakthrough (2019)
    Breakthrough (2019)
    Breakthrough (2019)
    Breakthrough (2019)
    Breakthrough (2019)
    Topher Grace, Dennis Haysbert, Josh Lucas, Mike Colter, Chrissy Metz, and Marcel Ruiz in Breakthrough (2019)

    Top cast

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    Marcel Ruiz
    Marcel Ruiz
    • John Smithas John Smith
    Topher Grace
    Topher Grace
    • Pastor Jason Nobleas Pastor Jason Noble
    Sarah Constible
    Sarah Constible
    • Neighbor Ladyas Neighbor Lady
    Dennis Haysbert
    Dennis Haysbert
    • Dr. Garrettas Dr. Garrett
    Nancy Sorel
    Nancy Sorel
    • Mrs. Abbottas Mrs. Abbott
    Miriam Smith
    Miriam Smith
    • VP Nancy Benesas VP Nancy Benes
    Victor Zinck Jr.
    Victor Zinck Jr.
    • Joe Marrowas Joe Marrow
    Mike Colter
    Mike Colter
    • Tommy Shineas Tommy Shine
    Chrissy Metz
    Chrissy Metz
    • Joyce Smithas Joyce Smith
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Brian Smithas Brian Smith
    Taylor Mosby
    Taylor Mosby
    • Chaylaas Chayla
    Ali Skovbye
    Ali Skovbye
    • Emmaas Emma
    Maddy Martin
    Maddy Martin
    • Abby Suttereras Abby Sutterer
    Isaac Kragten
    Isaac Kragten
    • Joshas Josh
    Nikolas Dukic
    Nikolas Dukic
    • Riegeras Rieger
    Jordan Kronis
    Jordan Kronis
    • Chad Greenas Chad Green
    Jemma Griffith
    • Doreenas Doreen
    Danny Wattley
    Danny Wattley
    • Coach Paulas Coach Paul
    • Director
      • Roxann Dawson
    • Writers
      • Joyce Smith(based upon the book by)
      • Grant Nieporte(screenplay by)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    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.
    • faith
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    • winter
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Based on the impossible true story.
    • Genres
      • Biography
      • Drama
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG for thematic content including peril
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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

      Joyce Smith: Now's not a good time.

      Pastor Jason Noble: I know... that's why I'm here.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Midnight Screenings: The Curse of La Llorona/Breakthrough/The Pilgrim's Progress/Mary Magdalene (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Uptown Funk
      Written by Bruno Mars, Mark Ronson, Philip Lawrence, Devon Christopher Gallaspy (as Devon Gallaspy), Jeff Bhasker, Trinidad James (as Nicholaus Williams), Lonnie Simmons, Ronnie Wilson (as Ronnie James Wilson), Charlie Wilson (as Charles K. Wilson), Rudy Taylor, Robert Wilson (as Robert Lynn Wilson)

      Performed by Mark Ronson feat. Bruno Mars

      Courtesy of Mark Ronson under exclusive license to Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited/RCA Records

      Courtesy of Atlantic Recording Corp.

      By arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing

    User reviews246

    Review
    Top review
    Truth Bomb
    I'm sick and tired of people that go to a Christian movie then give it a horrible review because it is a Christian movie. First of all, they know what it is before they go and if they don't it's not the movies fault that it was not what they expected. Second, a lot of people are enjoying these movies because they are movies that you can actually let children watch and not have to worry about anything. Third, to those complaining about the acting, these movies were not made to win an academy award. That was not even on the radar. They are made to make a statement. Furthermore just because you don't agree with the statement doesn't mean it's wrong or that we that do believe it are stupid.
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    • krgoldman-56448
    • Sep 30, 2019

    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 17, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Phép Màu
    • Filming locations
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • TSG Entertainment
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $40,713,082
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $11,282,333
      • Apr 21, 2019
    • Gross worldwide
      • $50,444,358
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 56 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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