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Breakthrough

  • 20192019
  • PGPG
  • 1h 56m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
10K
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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
10K
YOUR RATING
    • Roxann Dawson
    • Joyce Smith(based upon the book by)
    • Grant Nieporte(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Marcel Ruiz
    • Topher Grace
    • Sarah Constible
    • Roxann Dawson
    • Joyce Smith(based upon the book by)
    • Grant Nieporte(screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Marcel Ruiz
    • Topher Grace
    • Sarah Constible
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 247User reviews
    • 54Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

    Videos5

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

    Photos69

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

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    Marcel Ruiz
    Marcel Ruiz
    • John Smith
    Topher Grace
    Topher Grace
    • Pastor Jason Noble
    Sarah Constible
    Sarah Constible
    • Neighbor Lady
    Dennis Haysbert
    Dennis Haysbert
    • Dr. Garrett
    Nancy Sorel
    Nancy Sorel
    • Mrs. Abbott
    Miriam Smith
    Miriam Smith
    • VP Nancy Benes
    Victor Zinck Jr.
    Victor Zinck Jr.
    • Joe Marrow
    Mike Colter
    Mike Colter
    • Tommy Shine
    Chrissy Metz
    Chrissy Metz
    • Joyce Smith
    Josh Lucas
    Josh Lucas
    • Brian Smith
    Taylor Mosby
    Taylor Mosby
    • Chayla
    Ali Skovbye
    Ali Skovbye
    • Emma
    Maddy Martin
    • Abby Sutterer
    Isaac Kragten
    Isaac Kragten
    • Josh
    Nikolas Dukic
    Nikolas Dukic
    • Rieger
    Jordan Kronis
    Jordan Kronis
    • Chad Green
    Jemma Griffith
    • Doreen
    Danny Wattley
    Danny Wattley
    • Coach Paul
      • Roxann Dawson
      • Joyce Smith(based upon the book by)
      • Grant Nieporte(screenplay by)
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    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 reviews247

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    7/10
    Good movie. Recommend for believers and non-believers alike.
    This movie was a pleasant surprise. Ending up watching it on a whim with my sister who loves any movie based on a true story. And, yes, while the film is very heavy-handed with the religious propaganda, it's understandable given the film's circumstances. Truly a very emotionally gripping story led by a truly outstanding performance by Chrissy Metz. Seriously, she carries the film and acts her butt off. The rest of the surprisingly all-star cast play their role well. Would definitely recommend for believers and non-believers alike.
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    • mossow92
    • Jul 21, 2019

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    • Release date
      • April 17, 2019 (United States)
      • United States
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      • English
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    • Filming locations
      • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Fox 2000 Pictures
      • TSG Entertainment
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • 1 hour 56 minutes
      • Color
      • Dolby Digital

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