Breaking Up(1997)
Breaking Up Synopsis
An aloof, struggling food photographer thinks he has found true love with a fiery grade-school teacher. At first, the relationship is all wine and roses, but as they realize they have little in common besides great sex, the romance wanes, and they struggle through a succession of break-ups and reunions as they try to work things out.
Breaking Up (1997) is a romance and comedy film directed by Robert Greenwald, released on October 17, 1997 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Russell Crowe, Salma Hayek Pinault, Abraham Alvarez and Carlo Corazon. Viewers rate it 4.7 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Greenwald
- Writers:
- Michael Cristofer
- Producers:
- Robert Greenwald, George Moffly
- Cinematographer:
- Mauro Fiore
- Composer:
- Mark Mothersbaugh
- Production:
- Regency Enterprises, Greenlight Productions
- Revenue:
- $11,690
- Status:
- Released
Breaking Up (1997) Trailer
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Breaking Up Cast & Crew
Main cast
Russell Crowe
as Steve
Salma Hayek Pinault
as Monica
Abraham Alvarez
as Minister
- Carlo Corazon
Carlo Corazon
as Gym Trainer (day dream sequence) (uncredited)
- Marty Granger
Marty Granger
as Steve's date - kissing (uncredited)
Mary Ann Schmidt
as Dream Scene Fitness Model
Key crew
Directed by Robert Greenwald, written by Michael Cristofer, produced by Robert Greenwald and George Moffly.
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Breaking Up Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.7/10 from 51 ratings.
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Breaking Up – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breaking Up online?
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Breaking Up (1997) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Breaking Up?
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The main cast of Breaking Up (1997) includes Russell Crowe, Salma Hayek Pinault, Abraham Alvarez, Carlo Corazon and Marty Granger. The film was directed by Robert Greenwald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Breaking Up released?
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Breaking Up was released on October 17, 1997 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Breaking Up worth watching?
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Breaking Up (1997) holds an average rating of 4.7 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Breaking Up?
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Yes. The official Breaking Up trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.