Broken English (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1996, Broken English is a drama and romance film directed by Gregor Nicholas, running about 92 minutes. “Sometimes when you make love you make war.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ivan is the fierce patriarch of a family of Croatian refugees living in Auckland during the Yugoslav wars. Nina is his daughter, ready to live on her own, despite his angry objections. Eddie is the Maori she takes as her lover. Nina works at the restaurant where Eddie cooks. For a price, she agrees to marry another restaurant employee, a Chinese man, so that he can establish permanent residency. The money gives her the independence she needs to leave her parents' house and move in with Eddie. Complications arise when Eddie realizes the depth of her father's fury and the strength of Nina's family ties.
Who’s in it. Broken English stars Rade Šerbedžija as Ivan, Aleksandra Vujcic as Nina, Julian Arahanga as Eddie and Marton Csokas as Darko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Broken English has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken English page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken English tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken English (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Broken English change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Broken English worth watching?
- Broken English holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken English?
- Broken English stars Rade Šerbedžija, Aleksandra Vujcic, Julian Arahanga, Marton Csokas and Stephen Ure.