Breaking the Girls (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 5.4

Breaking the Girls poster

Released in 2013, Breaking the Girls is a thriller and crime film directed by Jamie Babbit, running about 83 minutes. “Seduction. Betrayal. Murder. What are best friends for?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A naive college student loses a scholarship at the hands of a classmate and makes a pact with a mysterious friend to kill off each other's enemies.

Who’s in it. Breaking the Girls stars Madeline Zima as Alex Layton, Shawn Ashmore as Eric, Shanna Collins as Brooke Potter and Agnes Bruckner as Sara, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Breaking the Girls has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Breaking the Girls page.

If you liked it. Fans of Breaking the Girls tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Breaking the Girls (2013)?
In US, Breaking the Girls is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Breaking the Girls worth watching?
Breaking the Girls holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Breaking the Girls?
Breaking the Girls stars Madeline Zima, Shawn Ashmore, Shanna Collins, Agnes Bruckner and Melanie Mayron.
When was Breaking the Girls released?
Breaking the Girls was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.