Movie

The Breaking Point

“A guy who had nothing to sell but guts!”

★ 7.1(90)19501h 37m

The Breaking Point is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch The Breaking Point

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Michael Curtiz
Release date: 1950-10-06
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Warner Bros. Pictures

The Breaking Point — trailer

About The Breaking Point

The Breaking Point is a 1950 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Michael Curtiz, starring John Garfield, Patricia Neal and Phyllis Thaxter. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 90 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Breaking Point in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A fisherman with money problems hires out his boat to transport criminals.

Cast

John Garfield

Harry Morgan

Patricia Neal

Leona Charles

Phyllis Thaxter

Lucy Morgan

Juano Hernández

Wesley Park

Wallace Ford

F.R. Duncan

Edmon Ryan

Rogers

Ralph Dumke

Hannagan

Guy Thomajan

Danny

William Campbell

Concho

Sherry Jackson

Amelia Morgan

Donna Jo Boyce

Connie Morgan

Victor Sen Yung

Mr. Sing

Themes & keywords

californiamexicobased on novel or bookfishingillegal immigrationfishermanfilm noirhemingway

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Breaking Point in Canada?+

In Canada, The Breaking Point is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Breaking Point on Netflix?+

The Breaking Point is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Breaking Point?+

The Breaking Point has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Breaking Point?+

The Breaking Point stars John Garfield, Patricia Neal, Phyllis Thaxter, Juano Hernández and Wallace Ford.

When did The Breaking Point come out?+

The Breaking Point is a 1950 movie directed by Michael Curtiz.

What genre is The Breaking Point?+

The Breaking Point is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Breaking Point?+

The Breaking Point was directed by Michael Curtiz.