Breaking

Breaking

Based on the true story of one man's demand to be heard.

Directed by Abi Damaris Corbin

Produced by Salmira Productions, Little Lamb Productions

2022103 min6.5 / 10

A tense, character-driven hostage drama rooted in the desperation and rage of a forgotten veteran pushed to a breaking point.

Desperate for money and running out of options, Marine veteran Brian Brown-Easley holds several people hostage inside a bank, setting the stage for a tense confrontation with police.

Questions people ask

  • Is Breaking sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does Breaking end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.

  • Is Breaking easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Breaking scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Breaking violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

38/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity37

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Breaking, and what each one shares →

Like Breaking

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Breaking

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Breaking, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Breaking, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Breaking, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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