Breakthrough (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2019, Breakthrough is a drama and war film directed by Dejan Babosek, running about 90 minutes. “Heroes are made in the most difficult times.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Young partisan resistance fighter commander Franc Sever Franta faces an impossible task when he has to rescue 500 freedom fighters surrounded and outnumbered by a Nazi German division high in the mountains in harsh winter condition.
Who’s in it. Breakthrough stars Domen Valič as Franc Sever Franta, Jernej Gašperin as Rudolf Pfeiffer, Ana Špik as Valerija Skrinjar Valci and Lovro Zafred as Joze Strnisa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Breakthrough has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breakthrough page.
If you liked it. Fans of Breakthrough tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Breakthrough (2019)?
- In US, Breakthrough is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Breakthrough worth watching?
- Breakthrough holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Breakthrough?
- Breakthrough stars Domen Valič, Jernej Gašperin, Ana Špik, Lovro Zafred and Denys Bilash.
- When was Breakthrough released?
- Breakthrough was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.