Broken Vessels (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1998, Broken Vessels is a drama film directed by Scott Ziehl, running about 90 minutes. “Over the edge and out of control.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young Pennsylvania man moves to Los Angeles to begin work for an ambulance service. There he is teamed with a supremely confident vet who seemingly has gone through a large number of partners. Initially the novice is awed by the more experienced man's capabilities to deal with the high pressure situations they encounter. However, gradually he discovers that all is not as it seems. While the vet is ice on the surface, he actually gets through the ordeals by heavy drug use and avoids commitments. Soon the younger man finds himself pulled into the same world and has to decide what direction he wants to take.
Who’s in it. Broken Vessels stars Todd Field as Jimmy, Jason London as Tom, Roxana Zal as Elizabeth and Susan Traylor as Susy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Broken Vessels has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Broken Vessels page.
If you liked it. Fans of Broken Vessels tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Broken Vessels (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Broken Vessels change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Broken Vessels worth watching?
- Broken Vessels holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Broken Vessels?
- Broken Vessels stars Todd Field, Jason London, Roxana Zal, Susan Traylor and James Hong.
- When was Broken Vessels released?
- Broken Vessels was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.