Break Up(1998)
Silent Betrayal. Deadly Passion. Sweet Revenge.
Break Up Synopsis
Housewife Jimmy Dade stays with her violent husband, Frankie, even after his abuse leads to the loss of her hearing. When his car is found with an unidentifiable dead body inside, police officers John Box and Andrew Ramsey suspect Jimmy has killed him. But, after discovering her bank account has been emptied, Jimmy fears that Frankie is still alive, and she goes on the run -- with the police in pursuit.
Break Up (1998) is a thriller and romance film directed by Paul Marcus, released on August 20, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Bridget Fonda, Kiefer Sutherland, Hart Bochner and Steven Weber. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 36 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Marcus
- Writers:
- Anne Amanda Opotowsky
- Producers:
- Elie Samaha, Harvey Kahn, Jonas Goodman
- Cinematographer:
- Hubert Taczanowski
- Composer:
- Laura Karpman
- Production:
- Front Street Pictures, Millennium Media, Dimension Films
- Status:
- Released
Break Up (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Break Up before you stream it.
Break Up Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bridget Fonda
as Jimmy Dade
Kiefer Sutherland
as John Box
Hart Bochner
as Frankie Dade
Steven Weber
as Officer Andrew Ramsey
Penelope Ann Miller
as Grace
Tippi Hedren
as Mom
Leslie Stefanson
as Shelly
Anna Getty
as Waitress
Hal Landon Jr.
as Nike
Mike Hagerty
as George
- Tom Harrison
Tom Harrison
as Nan
Joe Spano
as Priest
Key crew
Directed by Paul Marcus, written by Anne Amanda Opotowsky, produced by Elie Samaha, Harvey Kahn and Jonas Goodman.
Explore more Thriller titles
Break Up Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 36 ratings.
You may also like
Attraction
2001
Point Blank
2019
Hunting Grounds
2025
The Killer
2024
Shade
2003
Bad Sister
2015
All the Devils Are Here
2025
5lbs of Pressure
2024
Wardriver
2026
Body Brokers
2021
Awake
2007
In the Blood
2014
Lazareth
2024
Prodigy
2017
John Doe: Vigilante
2014
Chief of Station
2024
June and John
2025
Sympathy for the Devil
2023
City of Ghosts
2002
Misdirection
2026
Movies similar to Break Up
The Omen
2006
Dead in 3 Days
2006
Crash
1996
Mission: Impossible III
2006
Emma's Bliss
2006
Can't Buy My Love
2017
Bullitt
1968
Don't Look Now
1973
Winter Sleepers
1997
Lady Possessed
1952
Bedlam
2015
World Trade Center
2006
23
1998
Meet the Parents
2000
Who Killed Bambi?
2003
Room
2015
Shejiná
2024
Children of a Lesser God
1986
Earth Girls Are Easy
1988
We Own the Night
2007
Break Up – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Break Up online?
+
Break Up (1998) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Break Up?
+
The main cast of Break Up (1998) includes Bridget Fonda, Kiefer Sutherland, Hart Bochner, Steven Weber and Penelope Ann Miller. The film was directed by Paul Marcus. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Break Up released?
+
Break Up was released on August 20, 1998 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Break Up worth watching?
+
Break Up (1998) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 36 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Break Up?
+
Yes. The official Break Up trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.