Breaking Glass

Breaking Glass

The rock n' roll dream that couldn't last.

Directed by Brian Gibson

Produced by Allied Stars

1980104 min6.9 / 10

A cautionary tale of punk ambition and isolation, tracing a young musician's rapid ascent and lonely descent into the machinery of stardom.

Breaking Glass is the story of punk singer Kate and her meteoric rise to stardom. Starting out in the rock pubs of London, Kate, assisted by her manager Danny, becomes a huge star overnight. Once at the top the pressure is immense as Kate's band are squeezed out and she is left to cope alone in the spotlight.

Questions people ask

  • Is Breaking Glass sad? Yes, very. More sad than 91% of films.

  • Does Breaking Glass end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is Breaking Glass violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

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

  • Is Breaking Glass easy watching? 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.

68/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity89

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise53

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love65

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Breaking Glass

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Breaking Glass

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Breaking Glass, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Breaking Glass, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Breaking Glass, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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