Breakdown
“It could happen to you.”
Breakdown is streaming on Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads and Paramount+ Amazon Channel in Ireland, and available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Jonathan Mostow
- Release date
- 1997-05-02
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $50,159,144
- Budget
- $36,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- The De Laurentiis Company
Breakdown — trailer
About Breakdown
Breakdown is a 1997 movie in the Crime, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Jonathan Mostow, starring Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh and Kathleen Quinlan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 1,106 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Breakdown in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
On their cross-country drive, a married couple, Jeff and Amy Taylor, experience car trouble after their SUV breaks down. Stranded in the New Mexico desert, the two catch a break when a passing truck driver offers Amy a ride to a nearby café to call for help. Meanwhile, Jeff is able to fix the car and make his way to the café, but Amy isn't there. He tracks down the trucker ― who tells the police he's never seen Jeff or his wife before. Jeff then begins a desperate, frenzied search for Amy.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Breakdown in Ireland?+
In Ireland, you can stream Breakdown on Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and Amazon Video.
Is Breakdown on Netflix?+
Breakdown is not on Netflix in Ireland right now, but you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads and Paramount+ Amazon Channel.
How long is Breakdown?+
Breakdown has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
Who stars in Breakdown?+
Breakdown stars Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh, Kathleen Quinlan, M.C. Gainey and Jack Noseworthy.
When did Breakdown come out?+
Breakdown is a 1997 movie directed by Jonathan Mostow.
What genre is Breakdown?+
Breakdown is Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama and Action film.
Who directed Breakdown?+
Breakdown was directed by Jonathan Mostow.
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