Breaking the Surface (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 2006, Breaking the Surface is a drama film directed by Felicitas Korn, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Having just landed a gig with a trendy magazine, young photographer Nadja celebrates at the local disco, where she bumps into Darius, a 20-year-old skateboarder. Although her frankness at first scares him, the two quickly become a couple, and as their intoxicating affair takes off, they seem like passionate soul mates. Soon, however, career demands and emotional intensity gradually put a strain on their rapport, and things turn even more complicated...
Who’s in it. Breaking the Surface stars Henriette Heinze as Nadja, Golo Euler as Darius, Sabine Bach as Mutter and Wolfgang Packhäuser as Professor Müller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Breaking the Surface has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking the Surface page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breaking the Surface tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breaking the Surface (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Breaking the Surface change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Breaking the Surface worth watching?
- Breaking the Surface holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Breaking the Surface?
- Breaking the Surface stars Henriette Heinze, Golo Euler, Sabine Bach, Wolfgang Packhäuser and Till Trenkel.
- When was Breaking the Surface released?
- Breaking the Surface was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.
