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Breakthrough

Breakthrough

Drama · 2019

Tragedy strikes when a woman named Joyce's son falls through the ice on a frozen lake and is trapped underwater for over 15 minutes. After being rushed to the hospital, the 14-year-old boy continues to fight for his life as Joyce, her husband and their pastor stay by his bedside and pray for a miracle.

Movie details

Breakthrough

“Based On The Impossible True Story”

2019 Drama 1h 56m

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7.6 / 10

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Tragedy strikes when a woman named Joyce's son falls through the ice on a frozen lake and is trapped underwater for over 15 minutes. After being rushed to the hospital, the 14-year-old boy continues to fight for his life as Joyce, her husband and their pastor stay by his bedside and pray for a miracle.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Roxann Dawson

Written by

Grant Nieporte

Chrissy Metz

Chrissy Metz

Joyce Smith

Josh Lucas

Josh Lucas

Brian Smith

Topher Grace

Topher Grace

Pastor Jason Noble

Mike Colter

Mike Colter

Tommy Shine

Marcel Ruiz

Marcel Ruiz

John Smith

Sam Trammell

Sam Trammell

Dr. Kent Sutterer

Dennis Haysbert

Dennis Haysbert

Dr. Garrett

Court is in session

Put Breakthrough on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.