Breakthrough(2019)
Based On The Impossible True Story
Breakthrough Synopsis
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.
Breakthrough (2019) is a drama film directed by Roxann Dawson, released on April 10, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas, Topher Grace and Mike Colter. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 1,155 ratings.
- Director:
- Roxann Dawson
- Writers:
- Grant Nieporte, Joyce Smith
- Producers:
- DeVon Franklin
- Cinematographer:
- Zoran Popović
- Composer:
- Marcelo Zarvos
- Production:
- Fox 2000 Pictures, Franklin Entertainment
- Budget:
- $14,000,000
- Revenue:
- $49,200,000
- Status:
- Released
Breakthrough (2019) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Breakthrough before you stream it.
Breakthrough Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chrissy Metz
as Joyce Smith
Josh Lucas
as Brian Smith
Topher Grace
as Pastor Jason Noble
Mike Colter
as Tommy Shine
Marcel Ruiz
as John Smith
Sam Trammell
as Dr. Kent Sutterer
Dennis Haysbert
as Dr. Garrett
Maddy Martin
as Abby Sutterer
Isaac Kragten
as Josh
Nikolas Dukic
as Reiger
Taylor Mosby
as Chayla
Alissa Skovbye
as Emma
Key crew
Directed by Roxann Dawson, written by Grant Nieporte and Joyce Smith, produced by DeVon Franklin.
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Breakthrough Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 1,155 ratings.
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Breakthrough – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Breakthrough online?
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Breakthrough (2019) is available to stream on fuboTV and YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Breakthrough?
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The main cast of Breakthrough (2019) includes Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas, Topher Grace, Mike Colter and Marcel Ruiz. The film was directed by Roxann Dawson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Breakthrough released?
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Breakthrough was released on April 10, 2019 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is Breakthrough worth watching?
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Breakthrough (2019) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 1,155 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Breakthrough?
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Yes. The official Breakthrough trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.