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Breaking Fast

  • 20202020
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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Michael Cassidy and Haaz Sleiman in Breaking Fast (2020)
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  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Mo, a practicing Muslim living in West Hollywood, is learning to navigate life post heartbreak. Enter Kal, an All-American guy who surprises Mo by offering to break fast with him during the ... Read allMo, a practicing Muslim living in West Hollywood, is learning to navigate life post heartbreak. Enter Kal, an All-American guy who surprises Mo by offering to break fast with him during the holy month of Ramadan.Mo, a practicing Muslim living in West Hollywood, is learning to navigate life post heartbreak. Enter Kal, an All-American guy who surprises Mo by offering to break fast with him during the holy month of Ramadan.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.9K
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  • Director
    • Mike Mosallam
  • Writer
    • Mike Mosallam
  • Stars
    • Haaz Sleiman
    • Michael Cassidy
    • Amin El Gamal
Top credits
  • Director
    • Mike Mosallam
  • Writer
    • Mike Mosallam
  • Stars
    • Haaz Sleiman
    • Michael Cassidy
    • Amin El Gamal
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 32User reviews
    • 15Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 11 wins & 3 nominations

    Videos1

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:50
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    Photos13

    Michael Cassidy and Haaz Sleiman in Breaking Fast (2020)
    Michael Cassidy and Haaz Sleiman in Breaking Fast (2020)
    Michael Cassidy and Haaz Sleiman in Breaking Fast (2020)
    Patrick Sabongui and Haaz Sleiman in Breaking Fast (2020)
    Haaz Sleiman in Breaking Fast (2020)
    Michael Cassidy in Breaking Fast (2020)
    The cast and director of "Breaking Fast" attend the premiere on March 8, 2020 in Los Angeles, CA.
    Mike Mosallam and Patrick Sabongui attend the premiere of "Breaking Fast" at Outfest Fusion Film Festival on March 8, 2020 in Los Angeles Calinfornia
    Patrick Sabongui attends the Outfest Fusion Gala on March 6, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.
    Hamzah Saman in Breaking Fast (2020)
    “Breaking Fast” team. Outfest Fusion Gala, Los Angeles, CA (March 7, 2020)
    Michael Cassidy and Haaz Sleiman in Breaking Fast (2020)

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    Haaz Sleiman
    Haaz Sleiman
    • Moas Mo
    Michael Cassidy
    Michael Cassidy
    • Kalas Kal
    Amin El Gamal
    Amin El Gamal
    • Samas Sam
    Patrick Sabongui
    Patrick Sabongui
    • Hassanas Hassan
    Christopher J. Hanke
    Christopher J. Hanke
    • Johnas John
    Rula Gardenier
    Rula Gardenier
    • Mamaas Mama
    Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright
    • Judyas Judy
    Aline Elasmar
    Aline Elasmar
    • Munaas Muna
    Rob Warner
    Rob Warner
    • Chadas Chad
    Doug Locke
    Doug Locke
    • Joshas Josh
    Diane Sellers
    Diane Sellers
    • Nurse Harperas Nurse Harper
    Brian Dare
    Brian Dare
    • Sebastianas Sebastian
    Robert Dobson
    Robert Dobson
    • Elevator Rideras Elevator Rider
    Ali Fadlallah
    • Bakery Patronas Bakery Patron
    Tom Feeney
    • 305 Fitness DJas 305 Fitness DJ
    Jose Lizarde Jr.
    • Grocery Store Employeeas Grocery Store Employee
    Kristopher Mitchell
    Kristopher Mitchell
    • Lover Boy #1as Lover Boy #1
    Matthew Spach
    • Bar Patronas Bar Patron
    • Director
      • Mike Mosallam
    • Writer
      • Mike Mosallam
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The character of Kal is specifically named after Kal-El, otherwise known as Superman, the fact of which is specifically mentioned more than once in the movie, with both main characters being major fans of the character of Superman. Both the Christopher Reeve portrayals of Superman, and the Henry Cavill portrayals of Superman are mentioned, and several clips from Superman (1978) are featured when the two main characters attend a theatrical screening of the film. Additionally, second lead Michael Cassidy, who portrays the character of Kal, appears in Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016), portraying Jimmy Olsen.
    • Quotes

      Mo: Okay, Mom, I can't even deal with A your racism and B with how you think me and my future husband, sent by God because of your prayers, are going to have full-blooded Arab babies.

    • Connections
      Features Superman (1978)

    User reviews32

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    Top review
    10/10
    Love, love, love this film
    Breaking Fast is the type of film that if you watched it in a movie theater you would stay until the very last end credit because you wouldn't want to leave a second earlier. It is a perfect, heartfelt rom-com of the highest order with genuine, lovely performances, wonderful writing and terrific directing. It is exactly the film we need right now, tomorrow and into the future. One of hope, love and learning to be your best self with someone else. Highly recommend it. Prepare to swoon,
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    • Jan 22, 2021

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official Site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Arabic
    • Also known as
      • 他與他的正經男友
    • Filming locations
      • The Vista Theatre - 4473 Sunset Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Mike Mosallam Productions
      • Minutehand Pictures
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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