Movie

Breakthrough

“Based On The Impossible True Story”

★ 7.6(1,144)20191h 56m

Breakthrough is streaming on fuboTV and YouTube TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Roxann Dawson
Release date: 2019-04-10
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Box office: $49,200,000
Budget: $14,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Fox 2000 Pictures

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About Breakthrough

Breakthrough is a 2019 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Roxann Dawson, starring Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas and Topher Grace. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 1,144 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Breakthrough in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Chrissy Metz

Joyce Smith

Josh Lucas

Brian Smith

Topher Grace

Pastor Jason Noble

Mike Colter

Tommy Shine

Marcel Ruiz

John Smith

Sam Trammell

Dr. Kent Sutterer

Dennis Haysbert

Dr. Garrett

Maddy Martin

Abby Sutterer

Isaac Kragten

Josh

Nikolas Dukic

Reiger

Taylor Mosby

Chayla

Alissa Skovbye

Emma

Themes & keywords

comabased on novel or bookmiraclebased on true storyfamily dramabased on memoir or autobiographyteenage boybroken icechristian faithindependent filminspirationaldramatic

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Breakthrough in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Breakthrough on fuboTV and YouTube TV. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Breakthrough on Netflix?+

Breakthrough is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV and YouTube TV.

How long is Breakthrough?+

Breakthrough has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in Breakthrough?+

Breakthrough stars Chrissy Metz, Josh Lucas, Topher Grace, Mike Colter and Marcel Ruiz.

When did Breakthrough come out?+

Breakthrough is a 2019 movie directed by Roxann Dawson.

What genre is Breakthrough?+

Breakthrough is Drama film.

Who directed Breakthrough?+

Breakthrough was directed by Roxann Dawson.